Edukacja międzykulturowa w kreowaniu kultury pokoju w warunkach wielokulturowości

Abstract

The author of the article argues that these days we shape our identities in the dynamically changing multicultural context. The identity is understood as a creative effort of each human being in the process of self-development, and, consequently, in the process of shaping the culture of peace, which is directly related to the quality of intercultural education. The author presents the principles that govern intercultural education in a multicultural context, analyzing ideas and attitudes informed by the spirit of tolerance, and the values attached to dialogue carried out both in the domestic and foreign spheres. Such a mindset enables one to acquire the so-called multicultural competence, and to reject dogmatism, xenophobia, or nationalistic stance.