Διδακτικές και Μέθοδοι Προώθησης της Διαπολιτισμικής Εκπαίδευσης

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to present specific teaching methods and activities that promote and facilitate intercultural education. In particular, different methods and techniques are presented, in order to achieve the formation of 'multicultural personalities' by working complementary to each other. Initially, a brief definition of intercultural education is given along with its features and benefits. The context and the conditions that should be in place for an intercultural orientation in the classes are highlighted as well. Furthermore, useful methods served as aids to intercultural education are presented. In specific, cooperative learning, projects, role-playing and cross-cultural meetings are mentioned as methods. This could be made more effective through the hosting of speakers and visits to various sites of particular importance, in order to get to know other cultures. Then, some intercultural educational activities are being studied with the ultimate goal of creating receptive, democratic and positive attitudes towards children. Such activities could be ice-breaking games, trust games, spider-web games, flags and class meetings. Thus, through the cooperation and use of the above-mentioned methods and activities, equipped personalities will be created with the necessary elements in place, enabling them to be active citizens of a multicultural society.