STEP 5: Focus on reflection and multi-perspectivity

Combine:

• reflection on experience
• reflection on culture, assumptions and beliefs
• self-reflection

Mastering your own context calls for knowledge about:

• historical aspects
• socio-geographical aspects
• existing stereotypes about other cultures
• own experiences and prior knowledge
• own values, needs and strengths

Taking into account the other context calls for knowledge about:

• historical aspects
• socio-geographical aspects
• verbal and non-verbal communication
• issues of power, privileges and oppression

Required in order to be able to look at a practice from different perspectives:

• discuss similar aspects with other societies
• focus on shared values
• reflect on how actions have an impact on people in other countries and vice versa
• focus on interdependence