Developing students’ intercultural values and attitudes through history education in monocultural school environments (Georgian-language school case study)

The present study focuses on the development of intercultural values and attitudes in a linguistically homogeneous groups of students in the nation of Georgia. The aim of the research was to study: a) intercultural values (valuing cultural diversity) and attitudes (openness to cultural otherness and to other beliefs, worldviews and practices) of ethnically Georgian students, and b) the role of formal and informal teaching/learning environment for developing students’ intercultural values and attitudes. The research underlined the importance of the role of schools/teachers in promoting intercultural knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among students. Observations of the teaching process confirmed that a positive outcome depends on teaching style, teaching content and consistent, systematic and purposeful use of curricular and extracurricular activities.