Professional Certificate Course in Understanding Cultural Dimensions as Barriers to Effective Communication

Delve into the intricate relationship between culture, communication, and education. Explore frameworks like Hofstede's dimensions to understand cultural influences on teaching and learning styles. Develop skills to cultivate culturally sensitive teaching practices, build intercultural competencies in students, and create inclusive classrooms that thrive on diversity.

After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following:

• Understand the intricate relationship between Communication, Culture, and Education.
• Develop the ability to cultivate culturally sensitive teachers.
• Demonstrate the skills to build intercultural competencies in students.
• Define and articulate the concept of culturally responsive teaching, and explore various teaching styles that can be incorporated to accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds in the classroom.
• Examine the intercultural dimensions proposed by Halls and Hofstede and their impact on education, allowing for a deeper understanding of cultural influences in the teaching and learning process.