Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Intermedia Arts and Creative Technology, 2019
How can intercultural action competence be encouraged in design students? In an intercultural wor... more How can intercultural action competence be encouraged in design students? In an intercultural workshop environment, accompanied by an empirical evaluation, the aim is to study and test what motivates participants to work in mixed-nationality teams. The experimental approach of my intercultural design workshops (since 2009) is based on progressive education, less on rational-scientific problem-solving strategies. The “problem” in intercultural and monocultural communication is not external; it is an internal part of our individual and culturally influenced diversity. The content, method, learning world and final design are developed using action-based, constructivist didactics. The tutor is more adviser and observer than teacher or trainer. The method aims to advance intercultural competence thus diminishing cultural and individual barriers. Participants encounter international working methods and design styles, enhancing their professional motivation. The research uses qualitative/q...
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Intermedia Arts and Creative Technology, 2019
How can intercultural action competence be encouraged in design students? In an intercultural wor... more How can intercultural action competence be encouraged in design students? In an intercultural workshop environment, accompanied by an empirical evaluation, the aim is to study and test what motivates participants to work in mixed-nationality teams. The experimental approach of my intercultural design workshops (since 2009) is based on progressive education, less on rational-scientific problem-solving strategies. The “problem” in intercultural and monocultural communication is not external; it is an internal part of our individual and culturally influenced diversity. The content, method, learning world and final design are developed using action-based, constructivist didactics. The tutor is more adviser and observer than teacher or trainer. The method aims to advance intercultural competence thus diminishing cultural and individual barriers. Participants encounter international working methods and design styles, enhancing their professional motivation. The research uses qualitative/q...
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