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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 ¥°) and Hi¡¦(»ý·«)
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