Analysis of Peculiarities of Experiential Learning in Different Cultural Context: Development of Intercultural Competence

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Analysis of Peculiarities of Experiential Learning in Different Cultural Context: Development of Intercultural Competence

Journal Title: Jaunųjų mokslininkų darbai - Year 2013, Vol 39, Issue 1

Abstract

Successful teaching/learning process and development of intercultural competence is interrelated with constructivist paradigm and practice of experiential learning strategy, which is oriented to the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and use of prior knowledge within learning process, while creating real or simulated intercultural situations. One of the most effective intercultural learning methods is experiential learning abroad. Experiential learning abroad invokes real intercultural clash situations and arise problems for learners, that is why these conditions are perfect for learning process and development of skills, knowledge and emotion reactions in the real (not simulated) contexts. Participants of the research revealed peculiarities of experiential learning abroad practices in the context of the development of intercultural competence. The main aim of this article is to analyze and reveal peculiarities of experiential learning abroad practices presenting research results.

Authors and Affiliations

Eglė Gerulaitienė

Keywords

experiential learning strategy learning abroad development of intercultural competence

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