Why do teachers need to consider intercultural competence as a necessity in their profession?

Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,0, University of Education Weingarten (Fakultät 2), course: Intercultural Competence, language: English, abstract: This text emphasizes the importance of intercultural competence for teachers in the context of increasing cultural diversity, particularly in German secondary schools. It discusses the challenges posed by right-wing extremist teachers and instances of racism in classrooms. The concept of intercultural competence is defined as the ability to behave effectively based on intercultural knowledge, attitude, skills, and reflection. Developing intercultural competence is seen as crucial for teachers to create inclusive environments and address the needs of immigrant students. The text also provides guidance on developing intercultural competence, emphasizing critical self-reflection, awareness, and understanding of diverse cultures. The stages of adjustment for refugee students are highlighted, and the text concludes by discussing the Model of Intercultural Competence by Deardorff as a tool for teachers to enhance their intercultural skills.