by Martine Prins | Mar 11, 2023 | Toolkit
This activity provides students with a model for processing new and different experiences in their daily lives. Students will learn to differentiate between observations and judgments, as they practice slowing down their thought process and thinking critically to draw...
by Marcel van der Poel | Mar 7, 2023 | Toolkit
Profiling one’s own cultural identity is not easy; finding words for ‘who we are’ is difficult. Yet, we know from research (e.g. King & Baxter Magolda, 2005) that the more effort people put in knowing their own cultural background, their own cultural upbringing,...
by Martine Prins | Feb 26, 2023 | Toolkit
Introduction Story Circles’ is a practical tool for developing and practicing intercultural competence. Story Circles bring people together in small groups, where they are able to share more about themselves or an experience by telling their own story based on a...
by French Department HMSM | Feb 24, 2023 | Toolkit
Introduction This intercultural activity takes place during our M3 French for French learners. In a neighbouring French-speaking city, Visé, the students, in teams, go on a hunt for Belgian specialties. They taste them, describe them using the framework and vocabulary...
by Ankie Hoefnagels | Feb 23, 2023 | Toolkit
The Global Mind Conference is an activity that can be held after an experience abroad, such as a study trip, a study exchange or an internship. The big idea is that students come back from their stay loaded with stories and meaningful experiences. Often they are asked...
by Cheryl Gerretsen | Feb 18, 2023 | Toolkit
This tool is intended as a warm-up exercise to get to know each other better and to ignite a process of thinking about what participants define ‘their culture(s)’ to be. The link in the descriptions below directly guides you to a wheel filled with questions inquiring...
