Tag Archives: differences
Dec. 4-6, Italy Conference, “Communities in Contrast: Finding the Common Ground”
The Worldwide Forum on Education and Culture will hold its 2014 CONGRESS on the theme: “Communities in Contrast: Finding the Common Ground,” to be held in Rome, Italy, 4-6 December 2014. Too often people focus on difference. It is, however, … Continue reading
CFP Deadline: May 26, Conference, “Communities in Contrast: Finding the Common Ground,” Italy
The Worldwide Forum on Education and Culture, invites papers for its 2014 CONGRESS on the theme: “Communities in Contrast: Finding the Common Ground,” to be held in Rome, Italy, 4-6 December 2014. Too often people focus on difference. It is, … Continue reading
Hope for a nation which can embrace differences
Know Your Neighbours
This teaching and learning resource for teachers can help students develop a deeper awareness and understanding of other cultures and faiths within the Southeast Asia-Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) region. The aim of the resource is for students to identify … Continue reading
The Sandwich Swap
This story is about two friends, Lily and Salma, who play together but have cultural differences. But does it mean that they can't be friends? They transcend these differences in their friendship. Based on Her Majesty Queen Rania's experience, the … Continue reading
Teaching @ Tolerance Everybody is unique: A lesson in respect for others
This website provides a lesson plan about tolerance modeled around the work and lessons of Martin Luther King, Jr. Five lesson plans are provided which each focus on a different message of tolerance. Each lesson plan covers a specific … Continue reading
Celebrating Connections
This activity has students look at various religious traditions and celebrations to find common understanding and differences among them. This activity will involve three classroom periods and also some homework for the students. The class will be divided into groups … Continue reading