It emphasizes the presence
of various groups in a
community.
Pluriculturalism
Refers to the integration
of aspects of other
cultures by the individual
Interculturalism
Interculturalism is the active dimension
of diversity. Its purpose is to enhance
diversity and complexity through a
constant cultural dynamism
4. MAJORITY AND
MINORITY CULTURES,
INCLUSION VS. EXCLUSION
Attitudes towards otherness and difference
indicate the degree of acceptance of the
individual of or by a group or the relationship
of minority groups to the majority group.
Implications for intercultural
education
A complex classroom setting may
bring together learners at very
different stages of development when
it comes to their sensitivity, their
cognitive skills, attitudes and linguistic
skills.
5.
STEREOTYPES
According to sociologists, stereotypes
are based on demarcation and the
establishment of distinct categories of
properties and behaviour attributed to
groups of persons.
Implications for intercultural
education
Talking about stereotypes (and prejudices) in
a multicultural group is essential for mutual
understanding.
6. INTERIM
WORLDS
The world in our minds is not a copy
or duplicate of the world around us but
a constructive entity which we create
and test in our social communities.
Implications for
intercultural education
The fact that interim worlds are
unstable and liable to change provides
an opportunity for education.
7. CULTURE AND
LANGUAGE
Languages are the result of a collective
and historical experience and express
culturally specific worldviews and value
systems.
Implications for
intercultural education
In classrooms today, in nearly
every country of the world,
multilingualism is the rule
rather than the exception.