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- 1. Chapter 9 Rita Sussmuth ON THE NEED FOR TEACHING INTERCULTURAL SKILLS: CHALLENGES FOR EDUCATION IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD
- 2. Teaching Intercultural Skills The world is now more diverse and complex, and change affects everything Media exposes individuals to people, lifestyles, and events outside their local contexts and cultural patterns Technology influences a person’s ability to seek opportunities, learn, and develop
- 3. There are nearly 200 million international migrants worldwide Every single person is in contact with someone who is a nonnative Today’s youth have more contact with other cultures than past generations
- 4. Terrorism, environmental dangers Global disease outbreaks (SARS, HIV) Economic concerns (free trade) Negative effects of globalization
- 5. Increased ability to travel Interaction with diverse cultures Employment Pursuing a higher standard of living Living and/or working abroad Seeking protection and humanitarian aid Positive effects of globalization
- 6. Society should… Close the gap in the quality of education provided school life expectancy = ranges from 4-17 years Develop curriculum and learning context Find nonviolent resolutions to cultural, ethnic, religious and other conflicts
- 7. Most educational systems are unprepared for the challenges of globalization and immigration Schools must teach intercultural skills Cognitive Digital Emotional/Social
- 8. Teach problem-solving methods so students think “outside of the box” and outside cultural context Use role-playing to help solve diversity conflicts Integrate social studies curricula that values cultural diversity Offer foreign language at an earlier age Cognitive Skills
- 9. Teach students to gather information beyond their immediate environment Ensure the quality of learning in wealthy regions Gain access to adequate equipment in developing areas Digital Skills
- 10. Many youth are underprepared to socialize in a diverse environment Schools must help youth reduce fears of diversity Young people have a great capacity to learn from each other Global education requires emotional maturity Emotional & Social Skills