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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 the roles that culture and language play in shaping group and national identities
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
describe and compare the knowledge, beliefs and practices of various cultural groups in relation to a specific time, event or custom
Develop respect for cultural diversity
discuss opportunities that cultural diversity offers within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
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 6, students:
Investigate culture and cultural identity
identify and describe the roles that culture and language play in shaping group and national identities
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
describe and compare the knowledge, beliefs and practices of various cultural groups in relation to a specific time, event or custom
Develop respect for cultural diversity
discuss opportunities that cultural diversity offers within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
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 2, students:
Communicate across cultures
explore ways that culture shapes the use of language in a wide range of contexts
Consider and develop multiple perspectives
assess diverse perspectives and the assumptions on which they are based
Empathise with others
imagine and describe the feelings and motivations of people in challenging situations
Challenge stereotypes and prejudices
identify and challenge stereotypes and prejudices in the representation of group, national and regional identities
Mediate cultural differences
identify and address challenging issues in ways that respect cultural diversity and the right of all to be heard
Typically by the end of Year 4, students:
Investigate culture and cultural identity
identify and describe the roles that culture and language play in shaping group and national identities
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
describe and compare the knowledge, beliefs and practices of various cultural groups in relation to a specific time, event or custom
Develop respect for cultural diversity
discuss opportunities that cultural diversity offers within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region