what is cultural awareness how does it benefit students cultural awareness involves observing questioning and critically thinking about cultural practices and perspectives this allows students to become better Global Citizens who are prepared to address issues facing both their local and Global communities so how can you help students build cultural awareness here is one activity idea called same story different cultures first ask students to read a story from another culture students may do this together as a class or individually next ask students to write about how the story would be different if it were set in their own culture finally students can present their writing to the rest of the class and discuss the differences between each culture how else can you promote cultural awareness amongst your students this is American English thank you for watching