Guidance for Intercultural Dialogue in Virtual Creative Exchanges
This section supports youth workers, university professors and staff, mentors, cultural organisations and project teams who want to organise inclusive intercultural dialogue and virtual exchange activities with colleagues and participants from other countries.
The section combines a professional guidance manual, a library of ready-to-use sessions, trainer templates, downloadable documents and practical implementation tools. It is designed to be used both as a web-based resource and as a downloadable package for facilitators.
Users’ Benefits
- Download the full guidance manual.
- Choose one of the ten ready-to-use sessions.
- Download the matching session document and trainer appendix.
- Use the templates for preparation, delivery, reflection, evidence collection and follow-up.
- Implement the session online, hybrid or face-to-face.
Session library
Session 1: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Dialogue Space
Module 1: Foundations of Intercultural Dialogue. Main output: Dialogue Agreement and Safety Map. Related tool: Appendix A – Safe Space Diagnostic and Dialogue Agreement.
Session 2: Culture, Identity and Belonging in Online Groups
Module 1: Foundations of Intercultural Dialogue. Main output: Identity and Belonging Reflection Map. Related tool: Appendix B – Identity Map and Belonging Reflection.
Session 3: Active Listening and Dialogue-Based Communication
Module 2: Communication Across Difference. Main output: Dialogue Listening Practice Sheet. Related tool: Appendix C – Active Listening Practice Sheet.
Session 4: Stereotypes, Assumptions and Critical Reflection
Module 2: Communication Across Difference. Main output: Assumption-to-Inquiry Reflection Tool. Related tool: Appendix D – Assumptions and Critical Reflection Worksheet.
Session 5: Managing Silence, Dominance and Unequal Participation
Module 3: Facilitating Difficult Conversations. Main output: Participation Balance and Intervention Tracker. Related tool: Appendix E – Participation Balance and Intervention Tracker.
Session 6: Transforming Tension and Conflict into Learning
Module 3: Facilitating Difficult Conversations. Main output: Conflict-to-Learning Case Note. Related tool: Appendix F – Conflict-to-Learning Scenario Analysis.
Session 7: Co-Creating Across Cultures in the Creative and Cultural Industries
Module 4: Creative Collaboration Across Cultures. Main output: Creative Collaboration Canvas. Related tool: Appendix G – Creative Collaboration Canvas.
Session 8: Designing an Intercultural Virtual Exchange Activity
Module 4: Creative Collaboration Across Cultures. Main output: Virtual Exchange Activity Blueprint. Related tool: Appendix H – Virtual Exchange Activity Design Canvas.
Session 9: From Dialogue to Local and International Action
Module 5: Transfer, Action and Learning Recognition. Main output: Local and International Action Plan. Related tool: Appendix I – Local Action and Transfer Plan.
Session 10: Evaluation, Learning Recognition and Follow-Up
Module 5: Transfer, Action and Learning Recognition. Main output: Learning Recognition and Follow-Up Plan. Related tool: Appendix J – Evaluation and Learning Recognition Kit.
