Johan Wolfgang von Goethe said “There is nothing insignificant
in the world. It all depends on the point of view” This is a reality. The
proof is in the differences between monochronic and polychronic cultures. I live
in Mexico in a small town which is 20 minutes away from the Mexico City. I have
the opportunity to experience both points of view every day.
From polychronic cultures we can learn to appreciate friends,
at the end of the day what we will always have are friends and family. On the other
hand, from monochronic cultures we can learn organization and respect. I can’t
say which perspective is better, both have advantages and disadvantages, but again
these are just different points of view.
As teachers we have a responsibility to teach our
students to appreciate and question different points of view. We can learn from
M-time and P-time cultures. We must help the new generations to understand that
with the constant advances of technology we are living in a small world after
all.
Hi Rebeca
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea that as teachers we have a responsibility to teach our students to appreciate and question different points of view. By learning about people of different cultural backgrounds, we can increase our horizons, have better interpersonal dialogue and communicate more on a personal level.
Hi Rebeca
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea that as teachers we have a responsibility to teach our students to appreciate and question different points of view. By learning about people of different cultural backgrounds, we can increase our horizons, have better interpersonal dialogue and communicate more on a personal level.