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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 8, students:
Investigate culture and cultural identity
explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
analyse the dynamic nature of cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices in a range of personal, social and historical contexts
Develop respect for cultural diversity
understand the importance of maintaining and celebrating cultural traditions for the development of personal, group and national identities
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 8, students:
Investigate culture and cultural identity
explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
analyse the dynamic nature of cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices in a range of personal, social and historical contexts
Develop respect for cultural diversity
understand the importance of maintaining and celebrating cultural traditions for the development of personal, group and national identities
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 prejudice
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 8, students:
Investigate culture and cultural identity
explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts
Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices
analyse the dynamic nature of cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices in a range of personal, social and historical contexts
Develop respect for cultural diversity
understand the importance of maintaining and celebrating cultural traditions for the development of personal, group and national identities