1. Intercultural communication
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2. When I come to you I am a resource,
when you come to me you are an
honoured guest
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4. Surface Level:
•Culture enacted and reinforced
through visible codes,
appearances, behaviours
•Respond to people and
ure is manifested situations based on ways we
have learned, the values, beliefs
and assumptions that we hold.
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utomatic responses and Middle Level:
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mily life and social such as honesty,
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5. How might cultural diversity affect your
partnership?
• misinterpretation • assumptions
• different ideas of sharing • concepts of self
• expectations of money and
resources • different teaching styles
• differences in the ways schools work
• respect for elders
• time issues • moral or religious differences
• greetings • unwillingness to admit
mistakes or problems
• traditions and family structures
• a lack of flexibility
• prejudice
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6. What’s important for you and others?
Select two or three statements from the list which have
relevance for your school and indicate:
• Where would you place yourself on the line – has this
changed over time?
• Where would the majority of families from your school
place themselves?
• Where might your partner school place themselves?
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7. Punctuality
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8. Handling of Problems
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9. The Boss
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10. So what about you?
• If these represent Germany and China, what would you
draw for the UK and your country?
• How might these affect joint school partnership work?
• Are there others you would like to draw?
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11. Pupil Perceptions
• Sum up the perceptions of the
Year 7 pupils
• Where did they probably get
their information?
• How could the partnership help
to challenge these views?
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