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European Commission webinar on Intercultural communication: Strategies for culturally responsive teaching

This webinar equipped teachers with strategies to create inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms. We explored cultural awareness, diverse communication styles, and strategies to address cultural misunderstandings. Activities allowed attendees to apply these concepts in real-time and share experiences, enhancing the ability to connect with and support students from diverse backgrounds.

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Ended on: 13.09.2024
Ended at: 05:00 PM (Europe/Brussels)
Duration: 1 hour

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This webinar focused on equipping teachers with practical strategies to foster more inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environments. Key concepts such as cultural awareness, communication styles across different cultures, and effective ways to address cultural misunderstandings were explored. The webinar also included interactive activities, allowing participants to apply the concepts in real-time and share their experiences. Overall, this webinar aimed at enhancing teachers' ability to connect with and support students from diverse backgrounds.

 

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About the speakers

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Mary Masterson

Mary Masterson is an associate Professor in Education at the School of Education, University of Limerick, Ireland. She is also a former post-primary school teacher of German, History & ICT. Mary holds a PhD in Intercultural Education and Foreign Language Pedagogy. She is an experienced multilingual cross-cultural educator, educational researcher and teacher educator.  She is currently serving as the Initial Teacher Education eTwinning ambassador for Ireland.

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience:
    Teacher
    Student Teacher
    Teacher Educator
  • Target audience country:
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)