Social & Cross Cultural
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Facilitating interaction and communication with others where social rules and relations are created, communicated or changed in verbal and nonverbal ways.
Respecting cultural differences and working effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds. Responds open-mindedly to different ideas and values. Leverage social and cultural differences to create new ideas and increase both innovation and quality of work.
KNOWLEDGE
Recognise when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak
Acknowledge differences, similarities, barriers, challenges or values when working in a multicultural / diverse environment.
Draw on known safety measures to encourage young people to make informed decisions about how they portray themselves and engage online, who they share their content with and how to utilise privacy settings
Determine where to refer young people on to appropriate support services if necessary to deal with problems encountered in digital settings, e.g. cyber bullying, grooming, sexting and exposure to content they find upsetting or shocking.
Understand mechanisms linked to stereotypical constructions of reality
Know of discrimination methods
Recognise and interpret words, body language & non-verbal communication in a culturally-appropriate manner
SKILLS
Respect cultural differences and work effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds
Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and behaviour online
Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.
Mentor others in safe, legal and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property.
Use open and clear communication skills, with ability utilise other competences to enhance a working relationship.
Deal with ambiguity and change, tension and conflict
Ability to raise awareness about each other within the group
Apply interrelated dimensions of culture and identity
Speak at a foreign language
ATTITUDE
Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values
Ensure Sensitivity, Tolerance, Patience, Help and Support
Prepare for the unexpected and towards ambiguity in the group
Ready to confront others and be confronted in a respectful & constructive way
Willing to support & empower individuals and groups
Exercise caution not use methods which implicitly reinforce stereotypes and discrimination mechanisms
Being aware that culture is a dynamic & multifaceted process
Facilitate awareness-raising with regard to conflicts that exist in the society & how they relate to intercultural dialogue
BEHAVIOUR
Conduct my/oneself in a respectable, professional and caring manner
Inspire others to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world.
Consider biases, assumptions & behaviours regarding stereotypes
Uses appropriate tools & methods to support the group in deconstructing & reconstructing reality
Encourage young people to reflect on their own identity & related elements
Explore the complex connections, among others, between identity, politics, society & history
Identify and deals with issues of power in & with the group
Encourage self-confidence & demonstrate flexibility in cultural & communicative behaviour
Encourage reflection and exchange of ideas regarding issues such as solidarity, social justice, promoting/protecting human rights, discrimination, dignity & equality
Prepared to speak a foreign language & overcomes resistances and inhibitions