Lesson : 7

• Steps to compare and contrast

  1. Read and highlight important information

  2. Find what's the same and what's different

  3. Put your ideas in order
• Individualist Self

  A philosophy emphasizing the priority of a person's needs over the group, focusing on individuality
• Individualist Self (Western Thought)

  • Emphasis on personal goals
  • Achievements
  • Autonomy
  • Independence
  • Self-reliance
  • Personal freedom
• Collectivist Self

  A preference for a tightly knit social network where individuals prioritize the needs and goals of the group over personal desires
• Collectivist Self (Eastern Thought)

  • Emphasis on family
  • Community
  • Social harmony
  • Interconnectedness
  • Group identity
• Western individualist cultures prioritize individual rights, freedoms, and self-expression
• Eastern collectivist cultures prioritize group cohesion, social harmony, and interdependence
• Individualist self-concepts emphasize independence and autonomy
• Collectivist self-concepts emphasize interdependence, cooperation, and mutual support
• Recognizing and respecting cultural differences is essential for fostering mutual understanding and cooperation
• A Venn diagram is a helpful tool to compare things and understand how they relate to each other
• Students will analyze aspects of the Individualist Self and Collectivist Self in small groups
• Groups should summarize their analysis and highlight the similarities and differences between the Individualist Self and the Collectivist Self
• Active participation and engagement in group discussions are part of the evaluation criteria
• Depth of analysis and critical thinking demonstrated in presentations are part of the evaluation criteria
• Clarity and coherence of communication during the reflection phase are part of the evaluation criteria
• Respectful and inclusive interaction with classmates from diverse backgrounds is part of the evaluation criteria
• Students will identify whether statements portray individualism or collectivism in a check for understanding activity
• People in the West value doing their own thing and being independent
• People in the East care about everyone getting along and being connected as a group
• Individualist Self is about doing your own thing, setting your own goals, and being independent
• Collectivist Self is about working together and putting the group's needs before your own
• Understanding and respecting different cultural perspectives is important for smoother interactions
• Individualist Self (Western Thought)

  A way of thinking that focuses on the needs and desires of the individual over the group
• Collectivist Self (Eastern Thought)

  A way of thinking that emphasizes the importance of the group over the individual