The Role of Cooperative Learning on Fostering Intercultural Competence
Marta Milani
Inclusive education that also aims at the development of pupils’ intercultural competence is not represented by a set of specific contents, but conversely is characterised by a methodological orientation and an operating style that needs to be adopted on a day-to-day basis; in other words, it is not a matter of dedicating a space in the curriculum to themes that are dear to intercultural education, but dealing with all the subject curricula with an approach (and educational posture) that facilitates the participation of each pupil. This article intends to offer a contribution to reflection on the explanation of an idea of intercultural competence that is firmly rooted in classroom practice. To this end, the dialogical and interactive nature of Cooperative Learning will serve as a springboard for intercultural competence.
Keywords
Cooperative Learning, Intercultural competence, Intercultural education.
