![]() When we see an iceberg, the portion which is visible above water is, in reality, only a small piece of a much larger whole. We often view culture in the same way; identifying a culture by only what we see. Immersing ourselves in international schools requires us to engage with different cultures as much as different languages. In order to truly succeed we need to learn about one another’s cultural core values (what’s below the surface of the iceberg). As teachers in an international school we need to learn about our student’s cultures to better relate to and gain their trust and confidence. We can do this through conversation, journal writing, and incorporating cultural aspects into projects and class activities. By getting to know our student’s cultural core values we can better respond to their needs and differentiate our instruction. It is also important for students and their families to learn about their teachers and classmates varying cultures as well. By having a better understanding of different cultures, students and parents can have a clearer vision of the school and teacher practices. Education is a team sport; we need to all work together to ensure students receive the best education they can. By taking a vested interest in each other’s cultures, we can work together as a stronger, more unified team.
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