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Intercultural Understanding
In their interactions with others in online communities, students consider the dynamic and complex nature of cultures, including values, beliefs, practices and assumptions. They recognise and respond to the challenges of cultural diversity by applying appropriate social protocols. Students learn about the interactions between digital technologies and society. They take responsibility for securing positive outcomes for members of all cultural groups, including those faced with prejudice and misunderstanding.
Typically by the end of Year 4, students:
Investigate culture and cultural identity
identify and describe variability within and across cultural groups
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
describe and compare a range of cultural stories, events and artefacts
Develop respect for cultural diversity
identify and discuss the significance of a range of cultural events, artefacts or stories recognised in the school, community or nation
Communicate across cultures
recognise there are similarities and differences in the ways people communicate, both within and across cultural groups
Consider and develop multiple perspectives
identify and describe shared perspectives within and across various cultural groups
Empathise with others
imagine and describe the feelings of others in a range of contexts
Challenge stereotypes and prejudices
explain the dangers of making generalisations about individuals and groups
Mediate cultural differences
identify ways of reaching understanding between culturally diverse groups
Typically by the end of Year 4, students:
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
describe and compare a range of cultural stories, events and artefacts
Develop respect for cultural diversity
identify and discuss the significance of a range of cultural events, artefacts or stories recognised in the school, community or nation
Communicate across cultures
recognise there are similarities and differences in the ways people communicate, both within and across cultural groups
Consider and develop multiple perspectives
identify and describe shared perspectives within and across various cultural groups
Empathise with others
imagine and describe the feelings of others in a range of contexts
Challenge stereotypes and prejudices
explain the dangers of making generalisations about individuals and groups
Mediate cultural differences
identify ways of reaching understanding between culturally diverse groups
Typically by the end of Year 4, students:
Communicate across cultures
identify factors that contribute to understanding in intercultural communication and discuss some strategies to avoid misunderstanding
Consider and develop multiple perspectives
explain perspectives that differ to expand their understanding of an issue
Empathise with others
imagine and describe the situations of others in local, national and global contexts
Challenge stereotypes and prejudices
explain the impact of stereotypes and prejudices on individuals and groups within Australia
Mediate cultural differences
discuss ways of reconciling differing cultural values and perspectives in addressing common concerns
Typically by the end of Year 4, students:
Investigate culture and cultural identity
identify and describe variability within and across cultural groups
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
describe and compare a range of cultural stories, events and artefacts
Develop respect for cultural diversity
identify and discuss the significance of a range of cultural events, artefacts or stories recognised in the school, community or nation