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Learning from Diversity:A Theoretical Exploration
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Contents
Cultural diversity
Generic group learning model
Diversity Perspective
Model of learning in culturally diverse groups
Group learning model in diverse groups
Conclusion
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Culturally Diverse Groups
Cultural diversity
identities such as race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, and other dimensions of difference derived from membership in groups that are socioculturally distinct
“Diverse groups often experience miscommunication and disabling conflict, yet under the right circumstances, they can be synergistic and creative “
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Generic Group Learning Model
‘Individuals are at the heart of group learning’
The beliefs & behaviors of team members which enhance team and organizational learning
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Table 1 Comparison of Low-Learning(Model Ⅰ) and High-Le…(생략)
1. individuals are generally more comfortable when they are surrounded by people they perceive as more like them
2. Group members come with different life experiences that h
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s in this group.
If I don’t have a solution, I shouldn’t raise the problem.
If I feel uncomfortable in this discussion, something must be wrong.
6. If I speak up, I will be criticized.
7. I don’t have any power or authority in this group, so I will be quiet.
High learning
Mistakes are puzzles to be engaged.
I should be an engaged participant.
I don’t know everything.
It is helpful to raise problems, even if I don’t have a solution.
Feeling uncomfortable in a discussion can be a sign that this is exactly where I should be.
I think I have something to contribute to the conversation, even though what I say may be criticized.
I can make a contribution here even though I don’t have any formal power or authority.
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Reasons for Different Dynamics
1. individuals are generally more comfortable when they are surrounded by people they perceive as more like them
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Reasons for Different Dynamics
2. Group members come with different life experiences that h