Intercultural Competence in Education

 

The TEC International Online Day is dedicated to fostering education for tolerance, bridging cultural divides, educational collaboration, and employing educational models to dismantle stigmas and cultivate trust among diverse communities. This conference is a collaborative effort involving key partners such as the TEC Center-Mofet Institute, Ministry of Education, Near Organization, UNESCO-Bar Ilan University, and various international organizations, including  IAIE (International Association for Intercultural Competence) NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education), KAME (Korean Association for Multicultural Education) and History for Peace from India.

Despite a global commitment to promoting tolerance, dialogue, and empathy, we are witnessing a troubling rise in discrimination, racism, and hatred worldwide. Teachers must develop intercultural competence to navigate the complexities of the 21st-century classroom. This crucial skill is essential for addressing students’ diverse needs, minimizing bias, fostering global awareness, and enhancing communication.

This Online Day on  January 29, 2025, will host organizations and associations that have dedicated their time to significant educational activities for social change. It will feature a dynamic mix of theoretical lectures, panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by esteemed educators and researchers from India, Europe, the U.S., and Israel. This format encourages exploration and dialogue around contemporary theories and inspires practical and innovative educational initiatives. The event is designed for a wide range of participants, including students, teachers, school principals, college students, higher education educators, policymakers in the educational sector, and organizations dedicated to promoting intercultural competence.

The conference aims to enrich discussions on established theories while inspiring practical and creative educational practices by integrating theoretical insights with interactive workshops.

Simultaneous translation into English, Arabic and Hebrew will be available.