Individualism vs Collectivism
This is another very interesting, amazing and helpful topic to discuss if you are trying to understand cultural differences.
The world has become borderless because of technology and we are having friends from around the world. Awareness to these practices as dictated by culture will help you get along well with your foreigner friends and acquaintances. I found very helpful google image to capture the differences.
First, there are contrasting values between individualist and collectivist culture. The image below summarizes these values:
https://images.app.goo.gl/Z1XGiLFqHMMU8okC9
Second, the ideals can also be identified. The image below shows the ideals between Western and Eastern countries:
https://images.app.goo.gl/8B2kpo8FFUDTW5aY9
Implications in the Classroom
This is very important for teachers to know because students will usually behave according to their culture. Individualistic can work on their own but students who are seemingly timid to recite may not be true at all times because they are not just comfortable to be above others.
https://images.app.goo.gl/zGG442i7X1wJo6nGA
Understanding this behavior will allow the teacher to adjust the teaching-learning methodology.
https://images.app.goo.gl/4C3n7w8aXiDErADK9
Watch the video for additional information.
Personal Reflection
Personally, I just realized that I am also in a collectivist mode most of the times and my individualistic trait would just comes out if necessary.
Being informed on these uniqueness, we can always adjust our sails to avoid misunderstanding ourselves and others
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