Across the globe: Promoting intercultural understandings in the classroom through sharing stories

摘要: Students in the 21st Century are living an increasingly globalised and multicultural society. In order to interact productively society, it is essential for students develop understanding of, respect for, cultures different from their own. This paper will examine how web 2.0 technologies children’s literature can be used as tools promote intercultural understandings classroom. The author provide specific examples applications of these resources within Australian primary school context, which encourage meaningful discussion critical thinking. article conclude with exploring conjunction literature, learning that travels across globe. journal available Journal Student Engagement: Education Matters: http://ro.uow.edu.au/jseem/vol2/iss1/3 matters 2012, 2 (1), 10–16 Chloe Gordon 10 Across globe: Promoting classroom through sharing stories