Debra Duardo, MSW, EdD’s Post

What is the impact of intercultural exchange programs on young people’s values and behavior? Are such experiences teaching them to value human dignity, and human rights and respect differences, making them more active global citizens? Read how these questions were addressed by experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world at the recent Forum on Intercultural Learning and Exchange (FILE), an annual event organized by the Intercultura Foundation, the European Federation for Intercultural Learning - EFIL and AFS Intercultural Programs. https://lnkd.in/diMQvUUs #AFSeffect

Today, we celebrate the journey towards freedom and the pursuit of knowledge, which includes the opportunity for Filipino students to #studyabroad in Australia, fostering cultural exchange and personal growth. Happy #IndependenceDay! #SECA #StarEducationConsultancyAlliance #StudyinAustralia #LiveinAustralia #studentvisa #educationconsultancy #visaconsultancyservices #visaconsulting #studentvisaexperts #studentvisaaustralia #visaprocessing #legitagency #freeconsultation

Why is multicultural education crucial in today's world? Tune in as Jebeh discusses the significance of understanding and appreciating diverse cultures in our global society. 🎙https://lnkd.in/gvugzWsD #MulticulturalEducation #JebehCulturalConsulting

Monolingual countries with multilingual populations vs. Multilingual countries with bilingual populations Living and working as a school manager and researcher in a city like Berlin has led me to revisit the concepts of multilingualism and bilingual education. The linguistic phenomenon is not new (also not exclusive in Europen/North American contexts) and has expanded to other countries massively in the last few decades due to globalization, political, social, and economic challenges. #bilingualeducation # multilingualism #globalization

Why is multicultural education crucial in today's world? Tune in as Jebeh discusses the significance of understanding and appreciating diverse cultures in our global society. 🎙https://lnkd.in/g93H_x3A #MulticulturalEducation #JebehCulturalConsulting

Interculturality. Some authors highlight its dimension of deep, mutual engagement and learning, emphasizing the need for an active and respectful exchange of cultural perspectives (Ippolito, 2007; Gubem 2023) Others focus on the challenges of power imbalances and the critical interrogation of cultural norms and assumptions that interculturality must address to foster genuine understanding and equity (Ghazarian & Youhne, 2015; Dietz, 2017).(Labraña, et al., forthcoming). Interculturality in the Chilean university focus has been strongly influenced by critical interculturality and the promotion of indigenous peoples rights. Hence has taken a unique and specific approach, as to what interculturality may mean for institutions located differently, with a different historical past (Labraña, et al., forthcoming). . Hence, to I would like to ask my colleagues working in higher education institutions in different countries, cities and with diverse geographical realities: How does your institution define interculturality? What does interculturality mean to you in your context? How do/can you/we connect interculturality with internationalization?

Finally on École de Langue Française d'Afrique and the #InternationalDayforTolerance. • Promoting cultural exchange and tolerance through events and workshops. We actively encourage cross-cultural exchange and promote #intercultural understanding through a range of #events, #workshops, and cultural #activities. By organizing events such as cultural festivals, language #immersion programs, and #seminars/#webinars on the African, Francophone or Anglophone customs and traditions, this language school provides a platform for individuals to learn, share experiences, and celebrate #diversity. Conclusively, on this occasion of the International Day for Tolerance, ÉLF d'Afrique stands as a shining example of how language learning can pave the way for embracing diversity and promoting tolerance. By fostering an atmosphere of #inclusivity, offering expert instruction, and promoting #culturalexchange, we have created an empowering environment that nurtures #intercultural understanding and #global harmony. #TeamÉLF #educators #languageschool #indigenouslanguages #foreignlanguages #languagelearningforinclusivity #languagelearningformoretolerance #languagelearningforunderstanding #internationaldayfortolerance2023 #toleranceforpeace #toleranceforreconciliation PS: photo credit belongs to its original owner. Kindly send us a DM for acknowledgement or removal.

Multicultural Education for Students Globally International immigrants in the US have increased dramatically from 153 million in mid-1990 to 271 million in mid-2019 (United Nations, 2019), resulting in significantly more cultural diversity in modern nations. Read More: https://cutt.ly/BwHwzr5K #MulticulturalEducation #StudentsGlobally #Education #Students #International #modernnations #nations #UnitedNations #blog #dailyblog #educationalblog #theeducationviewblog #knowledge #dailypost #BestEducationBlog

  New analysis published: "Examining DEI Policies in Turkish Higher Education for Immigrant Inclusion." We explore, thanks to anna babolin and the support of Mattia Dellantonio, the effectiveness of integration strategies and the impact on Turkey's academic landscape. Insights offer valuable lessons for global DEI initiatives.   https://lnkd.in/dYFqe-BP     Next, we'll analyze Latvia's response to recent immigration trends. #HigherEd #DEI #Turkey #ImmigrantInclusion #EducationPolicy #GlobalImpact

 The Power of Language in European Integration Reflecting on my immigrant experience, I once believed that proficiency in English alone would suffice to convey the depth of knowledge amassed through years of professional endeavour. However, relocating to Europe underscored a crucial reality: fluency in the native language is indispensable for holistic personal and professional growth in this multicultural region. I firmly believe that establishing genuine connections with a new community hinges upon the ability to engage in meaningful dialogue and empathetic listening. This fundamental insight shapes my advice to students contemplating European relocation: prioritize mastering the local language as the cornerstone of your integration journey. In my perspective, effective communication not only enhances linguistic aptitude but also expands one's worldview and cognitive faculties. Do these sentiments resonate with you? I encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let's sustain this dialogue and mutually empower one another on our collective path toward cultural comprehension and integration. #CulturalIntegration #LanguageEmpowerment #DiversityandInclusion #StudentImmigration #EUIntegration #EuropeanUnion #Multiculturalism