VCICCD008
Identify how understandings between culturally diverse groups can be encouraged and achieved
Elaborations
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reflecting on the impact of own values and cultural practices on intercultural experiences, and understanding the importance of mutual and self-respect
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exploring common or stereotypical reactions in imagined intercultural scenarios, such as when offered the opportunity to eat insects, and encouraging exploration of the boundaries of students own cultural values
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explaining sister cities/sister schools or student exchange programs and exploring why these have been instigated
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exploring a range of strategies to support understanding differences, such as not jumping to conclusions, emphasising similarities rather than differences, or modelling ways that students can respectfully disagree
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demonstrating a willingness to understand different perspectives by asking honest, unbiased questions
VCICCD008 | Capabilities | Intercultural Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Cultural Diversity