1. Grupo de Discusión 1 Discussion Group 1
Conclusions
Homogeneidad y diversidad en educación
Homogeneity versus diversity in schools
: Dª. Margarita del Olmo
: Dª Jorun Buli
: Dª Ángela Arredondo
:Dª Patricia Vale

2. Homogeneidad y diversidad en educación Homogeneity versus diversity in schools
Our experience as a group:
Being part of the group has been a multicultural experience and a challenge.
Dealing with different languages, different cultures, different ways of thinking, different expectations.
And everyone has learned, but maybe different things.
We have tried to find different solutions, some with success and some without.

3. Homogeneidad y diversidad en educación Homogeneity versus diversity in schools
Ideas we discussed in our group:
A) Interculturalism from a individual perspective
Look at all the individuals as human beings and equals
Focus on strength instead of weakness
Empowering individuals instead of discriminating them
Look at each individual’s culture identity as a resource for others and as an enrichment

4. Homogeneidad y diversidad en educación Homogeneity versus diversity in schools
Interculturalism is more than acquiring knowledge of the other
Learning from, not only learning about others
Our identity is built upon other's identities
Self-consciousness as a way of learning

5. Homogeneidad y diversidad en educación Homogeneity versus diversity in schools
B) Interculturalism from a social- cultural perspective
Communication beyond language, like a way of approaching the other
Problem solving in peace instead of “war”
Helping individuals to rethink and rebuild themselves discovering different way to meet others

6. Homogeneidad y diversidad en educación Homogeneity versus diversity in schools
C) Interculturalism in a global perspective
Create a global conscience
Be aware of historical, economical, political and religious background. Be aware of our responsibilities.
Immigrants considered as a resource instead of just `people who need help´.
To deal with racism we have to deal with power and leadership social structures.