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Intercultural Learning And Intercultural Dialogue. EIRINI GIANKOU SYSTEM AND GENERATION OFFICE, KONYA 2012. What is Learning?.
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Intercultural Learning And Intercultural Dialogue EIRINI GIANKOU SYSTEM AND GENERATION OFFICE, KONYA 2012
What is Learning? Learning is defined in the Oxford Advanced Learners’ of Current English dictionary as “gaining knowledge of or skill in, by study, practice or being taught .”
Learning • It takes place on three different, interrelated levels : • A. Cognitive • B. Emotional • C. Behavior Level
Culture • Culture has been referred to as the “software” which people use in daily life. It is commonly described as being about basic assumptions, values and norms that people hold. There are many theoretical and practical arguments and discussions about concepts of culture.
Intercultural Learning Interaction of Cultures Culture ---> cultures Intercultural experiences
Methods • A. Energizers • B. Individual Exercises • C. Discussion, argument, confrontation • D. Stimulation games • E. Role plays • F. Problem Solving • G. Research and Presentations • H. Evaluation • I. Miscellaneous
Method Selection, Creation and Adaption Aims and objectives Target Group Environment, space and Time Resources / Framework Previous evaluation Transfer The role of the facilitators or trainers
Educational Framework For Intercultural Learning • General Considerations • Confidence And Respect • Experiencing Identity • Questions And Change • Comprehensive Involvement • The Potential Of Conflict • Constructed Realities • In Dialogue With the Other • Under the Surface • A Complex matter in a Complex world
We Can Make It Happen • Meetings • Intercultural Events • Parties • Projects • Name Games • Icebreaking Games • Energizers • Teambuilding Games
References • Euro med Youth http://www.euromedyouth.net/IMG/pdf/tkit4.pdf • International Association of Universities • http://www.iau-aiu.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=180 • Anna Lindh Foundation • http://www.euromedalex.org/