Every culture either produces or adapts different theories and models of learning,
which influence teaching and training practice. Understanding Intercultural pedagogy
allows teachers and trainers to be familiar with these underlying and often implicit
models. Recognizing their cultural origins, the consequences on different learning
styles, and how to construct knowledge taking into account the learners.
Various
schools of thought have influenced the way we think about learning. There will
be first an exploration of Asian, African and different religious thinking on
teaching and learning
Then the workshop will be conducted in three parts:
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The participants will discover important models that have been influential in the development of learning theory. Many philosophers and psychologists have developed pedagogical models. Cognitive, humanistic, behavioral and social models are the result of great pedagogical movements of the 20th century. Each model is based on a complex and rigorous process. The trainer needs to know these different models in order to develop their qualities in teaching/training.
These models are influenced by both their historical and geographical (western) origins. It is necessary to both explore how these models "travel" to other cultures and are received and interpreted in a globalised educational world, and also look at other cultural approaches from Asian or African examples. -
The second aspect of the workshop will deal with an analysis of the participants teaching/learning approaches and exploring the cultural origins and the contexts of application. We will look at implications for each of the participants, through the use of a questionnaire.
- The third aspect deals with the important issue of the gap between the intention of the teacher/trainer (choice of model/method) and the real delivery application, due to interpretation, cultural context, or institutional limits. This will be learnt through the use of case studies
The workshop will be an interactive experience using self-diagnostic tools, lecture/debates, case studies and films.
Workshop
Facilitators:
A. Jonathan Levy
Jonathan is a bi-cultural teacher trainer and trainer of adult trainers. He is British born and educated in Pedagogy and the philosophy of education, has lived and worked in France for 25 years. He has travelled extensively, designing and delivering teacher training and train the trainer workshops in most European countries, Asia and North America. He was employed for 15 years by L'Oreal in their corporate continuing education department, where he was responsible for pedagogy and learning. In that role he was in charge of research and development of learning issues and the design and delivery of advanced training of trainers. Regular presenter at Saturday workshops of SIETAR France. Jonathan is now an independent trainer and provides training in the education, social, NGO and business sectors. He is also developing with the University of Paris 8 and SIETAR France diploma "Train the intercultural consultant/trainer" (600 hours) Launch 2006
B. Joelle Aden
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a French citizen. She taught English in secondary school for over ten years and
later language education to adults. After earning a PhD in language teaching,
she was appointed Lecturer and Director of the Language Section at the Institut
Universitaire de Formation des maîtres (College of Education) in Créteil,
where she coordinates the training of English teachers and that of the training
staff. She is also in charge of the ALDIDAC (Linguistic and Teaching Approach to Cultural Differences) research group within the CICC (Comparative Cultures and Cultural Identities) EA 2529 team at the University of Cergy Pontoise. Her research deals with the place of artistic and cultural disciplines in the teaching of languages. She is a scientific expert in the "Mobidic" European project aimed at harmonizing teaching practices between European educational systems. |
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Who
should come to this workshop?
All levels in all professional fields where teaching/training
takes place.
This workshop can be in both English & French depending on
the language needs of the group.
Register now
Wednesday, 21 September 09.00-12.30, 13.30-16.15
Price per participant will be €150. This includes two coffee breaks and lunch.
Communicate your questions and expectations directly to Jonathan and Joelle.
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