This area of practice brings together reflection, experience and action by combining a podcast that explores intercultural learning through real perspectives from practice, an approach that frames how intercultural learning appears in everyday work with young people, and a set of methods and workshops that translate ideas into concrete activities. The materials can be used independently or combined, depending on your context and learning goals.
This podcast explores how intercultural learning is understood and practiced across different contexts of working with young people. It reflects on encounters with difference, communication across cultures and the role of power, privilege and assumptions in intercultural situations. The conversation brings together perspectives from youth work and other sectors, highlighting both opportunities and challenges related to learning in culturally diverse environments. The edited podcast transcript based on recorded discussion is available for download below.
Intercultural learning in practice is shaped by everyday interactions and the willingness to question one’s own perspectives. Young people may encounter cultural differences in subtle or explicit ways, while spaces for reflection and dialogue are not always intentionally created. This approach focuses on supporting openness, curiosity and critical reflection, and on creating environments where different experiences and viewpoints can be shared, discussed and respected.
The following methods and workshops support practical engagement with intercultural learning. They are designed to encourage reflection, dialogue and awareness of cultural perspectives, and can be adapted to different groups, ages and contexts. The methods and workshops related to this area of practice are available as printable cards and can be downloaded below.
This area of practice can be combined with the Navigation Cards to deepen reflection and discussion. The cards can help explore personal positions related to culture and identity, challenge assumptions and stereotypes, and reflect on the consequences of attitudes and behaviours in intercultural encounters.
They can be used before, during or after activities to support orientation and meaningful dialogue.