跨文化理解 × 傳統節慶 × 國際交流教學實踐 — 端午節與聖派翠克節的跨國課程設計 Cross-Cultural Understanding × Traditional Festivals × International Exchange — A Joint Lesson Plan for Dragon Boat Festival and St. Patrick's Day 

文化換日線：當端午節遇上聖派翠克節  Culture Swap: When Dragon Boat Meets St. Patrick’s Day 

對象 / Target Audience:

美國印第安納州小學學生 (Claypool & EisenhowerElementary School students in Indiana, USA) & 

台灣新北市永福國小五年二班, 五年三班(New Taipei City Yongfu Elementary School: 502, 503)

  在全球化迅速發展的背景下，培養學生具國際視野與跨文化理解能力為教育重點，並尊重差異與欣賞多元，本課程聚焦中美小學生文化交流，透過端午節與聖派翠克節教學，深化英語能力與跨文化素養。

  教師以英語介紹端午節歷史與習俗，並帶領學生製作紙粽子、香包及立蛋活動，讓學生在實作中理解節慶文化。活動錄影供學生回顧並分享給美國交流夥伴。美國學生慶祝聖派翠克節拍照給我們作課程教學並製作聖派翠克節卡片與糖果，透過郵寄及線上平台互動，促進跨國友誼與文化尊重，為培育具全球素養的未來人才奠定基礎。

In today’s fast-changing global world, it is important to help students build global awareness and understand different cultures. This lesson focused on cultural exchange between students in Taiwan and the U.S., using the Dragon Boat Festival and St. Patrick’s Day to improve English skills and cultural understanding.

The teacher used English to introduce the history and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. Students made paper rice dumplings, scented sachets, and tried the egg-standing activity to learn the meaning behind the traditions. The activities were recorded and shared with U.S. partner students.In return, American students shared photos of how they celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and sent handmade cards and candy to us. Students from both countries used mail and online platforms to connect, make friends, and learn to respect and appreciate different cultures. This exchange helps prepare students to be global citizens in the future.

日本武藏野大學參訪交流,來觀摩我們的端午節課程,也收到我們的手工粽子! Visitors from Musashino University in Japan came to join our Dragon Boat Festival class. They also received our handmade rice dumplings! 

      課程結束後，學生將分組在 Padlet 平台上分享對美國聖派翠克節的認識，並進行回應與討論。接著比較中西方兩個綠色節日——端午節與聖派翠克節，在慶祝方式與文化意涵上的異同，促進學生對多元文化的尊重與理解。After the lesson, students will work in groups to share what they learned about St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S. on Padlet. They will also reply to others and join the discussion. Then, they will compare the two green holidays—Dragon Boat Festival and St. Patrick’s Day—to learn about their different ways of celebration and meanings. This helps students respect and understand different cultures.