Respect For Other Cultures Research Articles

Does Perception Determine Knowledge? Evaluation of the Implementation of Historical Thinking as a Factor for Socio-Cultural Sustainability

Historical thinking plays a key role in the education of critical citizens who are committed to the world in which they live. Socio-cultural sustainability promotes respect for one’s own cultural roots (and those of others), averts the consequences of cultural homogenisation and fosters identification with fundamental values and human rights. The main objective of this study is to analyse the consistency between the perception of teaching–learning processes and the historical knowledge of secondary school students following the implementation of a teaching unit based on the methodological theory of historical thinking. A quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group was applied to 93 baccalaureate students (16–18 years of age) from the Region of Murcia (Spain). Two teaching units with different methodologies (experimental and control) were developed and compared. The results show a moderate degree of consistency between perceptions and knowledge in some variables in the analysis of the experimental group. Thus, it can be stated that historical thinking as a methodological theory contributes to promoting the idea of multiculturalism and has good academic results in terms of historical learning. In conclusion, the role of historical thinking as an influential factor in the perception and acquisition of knowledge is clear. In addition, it helps to preserve socio-cultural sustainability via community participation, the promotion of social justice and respect for other cultures.

ON THE NECESSITY OF CHANGES IN THE MENTALITY OF THE LEADERSHIP AND FUNCTIONARIES OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES OF UKRAINE

Based on the analysis of the results and experience gained in the processes of decentralization of power and reforming the territorial structure of Ukraine, the article concludes that the quality of governance of a number of newly formed territorial communities (TCs) in the difficult conditions of simultaneously confronting the military aggression of the russian federation and the need to implement a set of European integration measures is affected and will be affected in the future by the current mental state of their population and local self-government bodies. It is demonstrated that this state is a consequence of the long-term impact on consciousness and intelligence, knowledge and experience, management and life traditions, mentality and mentality of the population of the ideologemes of the so-called Eastern institutional matrix (communitarianism, rigid centralized management and non-market economy). The European integration intentions of the population and leadership of Ukraine require changes in this state in the direction of achieving and ensuring the ideologemes of the Western institutional matrix (individual freedoms, decentralized governance and market economy). Since the results of the comparative analysis of the values and ideals of the mental attitudes of the population of the EU and Ukraine, with the obvious presence of common priorities of peace, human rights and democracy, demonstrate the advantages of Ukrainians in the pursuit of peace and preservation of human life, but also reflect quite significant differences in the area of non-compliance by Ukrainian citizens with the requirements of respect for other cultures and even the requirements of the implementation of existing laws, this makes it quite obvious that a number of training activities on certain transformational changes should be planned and implemented. To this end, it is necessary to use the existing potential of the current system of training and retraining of current and future personnel of the public administration and management system at all its levels, starting with the basic one – the staff of local self-government bodies of TCs.

Multiculturalism as the Main Philosophical Doctrine of Political and Cultural Development of Modern Society

The article entitled "Multiculturalism is the main philosophical concept of social and political development in modern society" is devoted to the analysis of cultural and political problems occurring in modern societies in the context of globalization from a socio-philosophical aspect. The necessity of approaching the issue from the point of view of the current needs of the time and era, respect for other cultural identities, non-actualization of acts of radicalism, terrorism, extremism, religious fundamentalism, and racism, which may cause imbalance in the system of ethnic-political relations of polyethnic societies in the era of globalization, and taking complex measures calculated for a safe future in relation to ethnic-political subjects is reflected in the article. In a philosophical sense, the term multiculturalism is a generalized expression of the cultures to which social subjects belong, having a broad meaning and incorporating different values.. It is known that culture and spirituality are historical philosophical systems, and depending on the rules of time and the form of the social structure at each stage of historical development, the culture and spirituality change and renew. Multiculturalism is a form of tolerance in which representatives of different national cultures coexist in conditions of equal rights and self-affirmation within a single country. The philosophical-theoretical basis of the multiculturalism paradigm is precisely the mutual understanding of parallel cultures in global society, joint activity, and even their equal dialogue. The article analyzes the concept of multiculturalism from a philosophical perspective and primarily explains it as a synthesis of communitarianism and liberalism. It was especially noted that multiculturalism, as a humanist ideology, reflects the equality promoted by communitarianism and respect for individuality and other cultures and religions, as liberals say. The article draws attention to the transformation of the multiculturalism paradigm into the main philosophical and political concept of modern societies against the background of globalization and the formation of the political doctrine of many developed countries, including the Republic of Azerbaijan, in the context of state policy.

Russia and the West Today: European Experts View

The article provides assessments of the current state of relations between Russia and the West by European experts. Complex issues such as the Northern Military District in Ukraine, the situation in the South Caucasus, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and their consequences for European countries and the global world order are analyzed. The authors talk about the need to prevent outbreaks of a third world war, to overcome bipolar ideological confrontation, and about the values of the future world order. Justice and morality must become the basis of peace, which will lead to the restoration of trust between peoples and states. The need for dialogue with Russia and the inadmissibility of isolating individual countries from participation in international dialogues are argued. The authors are supporters of the principles of a multipolar world, freedom, justice, information objectivity, respect for other cultures and religions, and speak of the inadmissibility of discrimination on national, racial or religious grounds. The article was prepared based on the materials of the international symposium “United Kingdom – EU – Russia – Greater Middle East: Challenges and Prospects”, held in Bratislava (February 27–28, 2024)

MENELAAH SIKAP TOLERANSI DALAM AKULTURASI SUKU DAN AGAMA PADA ARSITEKTUR MASJID MUHAMMAD CHENG HOO

Religious tolerance is an important aspect in Indonesian society which is diverse in ethnicity, ethnicity, and religion. The results of the Kompas R&D survey show that the majority of respondents consider Indonesian society to be quite tolerant, with 72.6% of respondents believing that tolerance is still maintained. This study focuses on the Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque in South Sulawesi, representing the acculturation of Chinese and Islamic culture in building architecture. The research shows that this mosque reflects tolerance and peace between ethnicities and religions. Ethnic and religious communities, including non-Muslims, welcome this mosque and consider it a symbol of harmony. This emphasizes the importance of tolerance and respect for other cultures and religions. Religious leaders see this mosque as strengthening inter-ethnic and religious relations. Ethnic and religious conflicts that have occurred in history have subsided with tolerance instilled in society. This confirms that religious tolerance is the key to creating harmony in a diverse society. The results of this research also underscore the importance of a qualitative approach in understanding cultural tolerance and acculturation in the context of multi-ethnic societies. This research provides insight into how communities can live together in harmony despite cultural and religious differences.

문화콘텐츠 판소리를 활용한 한국어 문화교육 방안 연구

The purpose of this study is to propose a method of intercultural education us ing cultural contents Pansori in Korean language culture class for foreign students majoring in Korean language. Pansori is an important literary style that contains the unique emotions and thoughts of Koreans and has universal universal and multicultural values. Pansori is a genre with openness and universality that is com pleted by the emotional sympathy and reaction of the audience who appreciates the performance, not just the performers and the performers, and it is suitable as a material for intercultural education in that it is a genre that can understand the unique emotions and emotions of Korea. This study emphasized that Korean culture education should be conducted in the direction of intercultural understanding and respect for other cultures and finding ways to live together through dialogue with other cultural groups, rather than aiming at conveying and assimilating Korean culture.,In addition, this study is meaningful in that it embodies the Korean culture education plan using cultural contents Pansori, which is a suitable material.

Interprofessional simulations to promote spring break safety and cultural awareness for healthcare students

Interprofessional simulation-based learning provides collegiate students with safe, realistic scenarios to learn and refine vital health related skills. This article describes an innovative project that engages college students from various disciplines in simulation-based activities to enhance health and professional knowledge, promote safety awareness, and improve cultural sensitivity. Additionally, the theme of traveling domestically and/or abroad during spring break provided a true-to-life backdrop. The Activity Theory provides the framework for this study emphasizing collaborative learning toward shared goals. Six spring break themed simulation scenarios were created and evaluated using a mix-methods design. Pre-posttest measures were conducted using the Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-Revised Instrument, and open-ended responses. Twenty-eight students completed the survey showing statistically significant change scores from pre-post. Qualitative findings identified three overarching themes of participants’ gains: 1) knowledge of other healthcare professionals’ roles, 2) healthcare professions’ contributions to patient care, 3) being respectful of other cultures, being prepared when traveling, and knowing how to improvise while traveling abroad. Students enjoyed a meaningful and engaging interprofessional activity while learning about one another’s professions, appreciating other healthcare professions’ roles, developing awareness and respect for other cultures, and practicing skills that may be needed during challenging encounters while traveling.

PISA Maths-Reading index and its relationship with gender and levels of performance

The Spanish PISA 2018 students sample (>35,900 fifteen-year-old students) has been analysed by calculating the Mathematics minus Reading scores of all individuals in the sample, relating this Maths-Reading index to the personal and educational characteristics of the respondents. Results of the first step of the analysis show that the positive Maths-Reading Index values (higher scores in maths than in reading) are mainly related to gender, and negative values (higher scores in reading) are mainly related to the joy of reading and to a series of factors linked to interest and respect for other cultures, among others. Subsequently, the individual level of global performance is taken into account with a cluster analysis generating groups of high, medium and low performers. Changes in factors affecting the Maths-Reading index when this level-based grouping is considered are analysed, showing the importance of grade repetition for low performers and the influence of socio-economic factors for medium performers, while high performers are affected especially by non-cognitive aspects such as self-concept or expected occupational status. Finally, combined effects of gender and level of performance are taken into account, showing that the factors affect male and female students differently for the disparate performance-based groups. This study contributes to a more precise knowledge of the main factors associated with students’ tendency to have better scores in mathematical items than in reading items or vice versa, and to distinguish the differential role of personal and environmental factors not only globally, but also when gender and performance levels are taken into account. Studying this personal tendency is significant as it is related to students’ study choice, especially Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) degrees.

МУЛЬТИКУЛЬТУРНЫЙ АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК ЛОНДОНА В ЯЗЫКОВОМ КОНТИНУУМЕ БРИТАНИИ

The article explores the role and significance of Multicultural London English (MLE) in the linguistic context of modern London and Britain. The paper analyzes the features and unique characteristics of MLE, the history of its formation as a result of long-term immigration of various ethnic groups to the capital city. MLE serves as a vivid example of interaction and interpenetration of various cultures and linguistic traditions, reflects the ethnocultural diversity of modern British society. The study of this phenomenon contributes to the development of intercultural communication, tolerance, respect for other cultures and languages. The author emphasizes the relevance and importance of studying this multiethnic language in the context of modern linguistics.

Analisis Dampak Sosial Efek Bandwagon Pada Eksistensi Remaja: Studi di Kota Pekanbaru dan Kota Bukitinggi

Teenagers have a strong sense of their individual identity, interests, and personal desires and tend to be better able to defend themselves so as not to be affected by the bandwagon. The aim of this research is to analyze the social impact of the bandwagon effect on the existence of teenagers in Pekanbaru City and Bukitinggi City. The research method uses a qualitative approach. Nine informants came from the cities of Pekanbaru and Bukit Tinggi. Informants came from the Tourism, Youth, and Sports Agency, the Latah Tuah Studio, and the Titian Rang Mudo Art Studio. According to the research, there are many advantages for teenagers who actively support the preservation of Minang and Malay culture and are not subject to the harmful bandwagon effect. They have a deep understanding of their culture, strengthen their identity, contribute to cultural preservation, increase respect for other cultures, create communities and networks, and develop their skills and talents. They can strengthen their cultural heritage, develop a sense of pride and self-esteem, and promote intercultural tolerance and understanding.

Here comes Christmas: Using celebrations as a tool for learning in early years education

Emma Davies, founder and director of the early years resource website Is it Time to Play?, explores how to use celebrations and festivals as a learning tool to support children in settings. She discusses how this can foster a sense of belonging and nurture respect for other cultures, highlighting different activities to aid and enhance learning.

싱가포르 초등사회과 지리교육과정의 특성 분석 연구

The purpose of this study is to analyze Singapore's primary social studies geography curriculum, and to discuss it’s meaning for geography education. Geography education in primary social studies is striving to develop the understanding of cultural diversity, information processing and communication skills, decision-making, respect for other cultures, responsibility, and belonging, along with knowledge of place, human-environment interaction, use of resources, resolution of challenges, and diversity. In addition, Singapore's primary social studies geography curriculum focuses on the understanding of other cultures and others, respect for others and other cultures, and a sense of responsibility as a citizen, cultivating cultural diversity, empathy, and accountability, ultimately aiming for a society where students live together. Primary social studies geography curriculum in Singapore teaches students to actively act and participate in a better life as citizens of the country, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the world with a strong sense of responsibility as citizens. This point shows that more emphasis is needed on cultural diversity, multi-scale, and environmental issues in geographic education in Korea.

Multicultural Values in Learning as a Form of Adaptation to Multiethnic Society

This research aims to examine students' understanding of multicultural values obtained from schools in familiarizing students to practice multicultural values in social life, this research uses qualitative methods that are studied descriptively, this research was conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Tondano. The result of this research is that students' understanding of multiculturalism values is very diverse. The values understood by students include the value of tolerance, mutual respect, respect for other cultures, avoiding primordialism that leads to ethnocentrism, unity, togetherness, cooperation and solidarity. The application of multiculturalism values in SMA Negeri 03 Tondano is going well, where teachers often apply the group discussion method in the implementation of the teaching and learning process, through this group discussion the teacher anticipates to divide members according to differences in diverse cultural backgrounds, through teaching material Culture in Anthropology material, Social Groups in Sociology material, the teacher provides stimulation in the material in the form of active group discussions and directly applies the core of the material presented in accordance with the learning objectives. Thus, teachers provide real examples to students regarding how to apply these multicultural values in social life, and create meaningful learning situations for students.

Participation of Soviet specialists in the creation of the Egyptian national dance school as an manifestation of cultural sensitivity phenomenon

The paper presents a combination of historical and sociological research. The authors scrutinize the history of the work of Soviet choreographers, first of all related to the choreographic school of I. Moiseyev in Egypt in 1950-60s. As a result of this work, the Egyptian traditional dances, which probably originated in ancient times, including raks sharki, known worldwide as bellydance, were recorded and brought to the professional stage. The authors rely on the concept of institutionalization of culture, the essence of which is that folklore tradition in an industrial and urban society can no longer be transmitted naturally through the family, but can be preserved through fixation and institutionalization in the system of cultural institutions and supplementary education. This idea was realized in the USSR and in Egypt with the active participation of Soviet specialists.
 The authors conclude that the successful experience of Soviet choreographers with Egyptian cultural heritage could be interpreted as empirical evidence of the "cultural openness" (i. e., sensitivity and respect for other cultures).
 Finally, the example discussed in the paper shows that the Soviet experience of the institutionalization and professionalization of cultural tradition can be successfully applied in other countries and among peoples belonging to completely` different macrosocial communities. At the same time, it makes possible to preserve important elements of national identity and even local originality in urban milieu of industrial or post-industrial society.

Formation of social communication skills among students of the Faculty of Medicine in the system of professional education. Experience of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The article describes the formation of social communication (SC) skills among healthcare professionals in order to determine its place in professional activities.A theoretical analysis of the philosophical, pedagogical, psychological and scientific-methodical literature related to the problem under study was carried out. The national pedagogical experience in SC development was analyzed through the prism of cultural and moral patterns embedded in the national literature. The following methods were used: conversations with students, medical workers, discussion, survey.According to the authors, the low interest in national literature and culture is a significant reason for the low level of SC skills among workers in the social and medical service and in professional group communication. A survey among students showed a low interest in the national cultural samples, including those expressed in national literature.According to the authors, in the development of SC skills in future healthcare professionals, the experience of domestic pedagogy is of great importance, aimed at improving the moral education necessary for adequate behavior and communication, not only in the context of local and national realities, but also including respect for other cultures.

A PERSONALLY ORIENTED APPROACH TO LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF AN EDUCATIONAL

The concepts of multicultural education focus on several general pedagogical principles: education of human dignity and high moral qualities; education for coexistence with social groups of different races, religions, ethnic groups, etc.; education of readiness for cooperation; recognition of mutual responsibility for the positive nature of interethnic and intercultural communication.Based on the analysis, the article considers different views of researchers on this concept. The author gives his own opinion on the significance of individualized education in the polycultural environment. The author stresses that when defining the concept of multicultural education, world pedagogy proceeds from the fact that it means, firstly, the recognition of social, political and economic realities of culturally diverse and complex human interaction and, secondly, the importance of taking into account in the educational process cultural, racial, gender, religious factors. As in other multinational communities, in Ukraine one of the main pedagogical goals can be defined as the education of people capable of effective life in a multicultural environment, with a heightened sense of understanding and respect for other cultures, the ability to live in peace and harmony with representatives of different nationalities, races, beliefs. From this goal, the Ukrainian teachers follow the tasks of education and training: mastering the culture of one's own people; education of cultural pluralism, a positive attitude towards cultural differences; creation of pedagogical conditions for the integration of cultures; development of behavioral communication skills of carriers of different subcultures; education in the spirit of peace and cooperation. The article stresses that the purpose of multicultural education should be a person with broad views and broad multicultural orientation, someone who can give meaning to individual national and cultural identity, and someone who will appreciate other peoples’ cultural varieties and their achievements.

충남 초중고 교직원의 다문화에 관한 인식 분석

The purpose of this study is to analyze the teachers' perception of multiculturalism from an integrated point of view to examine the problems and to consider directions for improvement. To this end, a quantitative study was conducted on elementary, middle and high school and faculty members of educational administrative agencies belonging to the Chungcheongnam-do Office of Education, and a total of 669 people responded, and a qualitative study was conducted on multicultural affairs managers of the Office of Education. As a result of the analysis, first, multicultural awareness improvement education is needed to change the double multicultural attitude. Although they have the mind of equality for multicultural people and respect for other cultures, they showed the duality of answering that they have demeaning, prejudice, stereotypes, and exclusionary tendencies. Second, there is a need for a multicultural education program tailored to the Korean situation, and the reasons are limited support for Korean adaptation education, emphasis on education for harmonious relationships with multicultural families, experience-oriented, self-culture-oriented operation, and lack of multicultural education for students. Third, the role of the government and local governments needs to prepare laws. Third, the role of the government and local governments needs to be improved. In order for our society to achieve a multicultural and integrated society, the government should make laws, secure finances, and establishes a basic plan, while the local government prepares an implementation plan and supports it so that each center can operate it. Fourth, government-level support is needed for public relations related to multiculturalism. For effective and practical multicultural understanding education, it is necessary to create conditions and support from the government not only in the classroom, but also for publicity that helps people understand multiculturalism and support it.

Особливості соціально-педагогічної роботи в умовах воєнного стану

The article analyzes the challenges, realities and strategies modern education in war conditions; outlines the main tasks of a social teacher in martial law: ensuring the safety and protection of children; formation of national consciousness and patriotism; development of children’s skills and self-defense skills and assistance in case of emergency; formation of moral qualities; development of tolerance, respect for other cultures and nations; creating conditions for the development of creative potential and intellectual activity of children, etc.

Foreign language and foreign culture in higher education as a source of development of the moral basis of the individual

The article is devoted to the problem of forming the moral basis of a student’s personality in higher education when studying a foreign language and foreign culture. The application of some forms and methods of work is considered, aimed simultaneously at enhancing cognitive activity and developing such priority value guidelines of the individual as moral integrity, civic position, patriotic attitude towards one’s homeland, respect for other cultures. The experience of linguistic and non-linguistic universities described in the article can be extrapolated to other educational institutions with adaptation determined by their type and specificity.

DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE NAVIGATORS AS A BACKGROUND OF EFFECTIVE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

The article aims to study the resources that can be used by foreign language teachers of universities to achieve standards of higher education and the development of intercultural competence as an integral part of the professional education of modern experts and background for effective intercultural communication. This leads to the importance of developing respect for other cultures, tolerance, empathy, desire to learn about foreign cultures, etc. And thus, it enables the development of a global expert who easily adapts to the modern requirements of society in an intercultural environment. The article analyses relevant scientific papers and the requirements for modern experts in the development of intercultural competence. This makes it possible to say that an important task of teaching intercultural competence is to develop students’ ability to participate in intercultural dialogue, taking into account the principles of cooperation and mutual respect, forming a sense of belonging to their own culture. Based on the theory of high-context and low-context cultures, the authors made a comparative description of the representatives of Ukrainian, Philipino, Indian and Greek cultures, because Ukrainian sailors work mostly in this international crew. The features of the cultures presented in the table make it easier to adapt to the intercultural environment and understand and tolerate intercultural differences. The article offers practical assignments for the development of intercultural competence at foreign language classes in higher education institutions, including maritime English.