Prof. Vincenzo Salerno, Salesian University Institute of Venice (IUSVE), Italy

Moderator: Dr. Elaine Hoter

 

Workshop Title:

 

Cooperative Learning Practices of an Educational Community for Intercultural Competence Training

 

Workshop Description

The workshop explores how an educational community can self-organize to promote cooperative learning practices and self-training in intercultural competencies among its members, with a focus on collaborative dynamics and reciprocal learning. This workshop presents a model of best practices for developing intercultural competencies within a team, based on an ongoing experiment in an MSNA community along the Balkan Route in Italy. Participants will engage in a practical activity based on tested methodologies that demonstrate how our team develops intercultural skills to address the challenges of cultural diversity. This approach fosters an empathetic and inclusive educational environment, reducing bias and improving communication and mutual understanding.