Learning Activities
The learning activities for developing intercultural competence have been categorised to reflect the three levels of development identified in the taxonomy of intercultural competence. However, the activities can be modified and used in different ways. In trialling it was found that the same activity could, with minor modification, be used to support development at different levels. It should be noted that the development of intercultural competence is not a linear process. Students will move backwards and forwards between the three levels of development. Access full list
Other exemplars also worth considering include CDIP, EXCELL, and INCA
Activities for raising intercultural awareness
Raising student awareness could include introductory type activities:
• Ice breakers (to encourage students to engage in intercultural communication)
• Name tag
• Cross cultural greetings
• Mini-case studies / scenarios / critical incidents
• Reflective quiz and how to use reflective quiz
Activities for developing intercultural understanding
Higher level activities that lead to intercultural understanding, analyses and engagement could include:
• Self-reflective activity
• Pair work and group work
• Simple role plays and good reference of simulations
• More in-depth case studies
• Case studies for group discussion
Facilitating learner autonomy
Advanced level activities that provide opportunities for students to reflect on their behaviour, engage in self-evaluation and to apply knowledge and intercultural skills could include activities such as:
• Self-reflective journal and experiential learning
• Intercultural games including online discussion and online collaboration
• Advanced level simulations (Bafa-Bafa game, cross-cultural negotiation, cross-cultural debates)
• Systemic use of self analysis tools
• Intercultural learning journal
• Assessable advanced level group-work in a business context and cultural script writing
• Advanced level role-plays (to practise and apply intercultural knowledge, skills and understanding).
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