Cultural Differences: The Dutch and the Danish

• Levensbeschouwing
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Cultural Differences: The Dutch and the Danish

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain why there are differences in values in Dutch and Danish cultures.

This slide sets the learning objective for the students.

What do you already know about the cultural differences between the Dutch and the Danish?

Introduction

The Dutch and Danish cultures are often compared, but they are unique in their own ways. Let's explore why.

This slide introduces the topic of the lesson and sets the stage for what will be covered.

Give a description of the word value

Examples of values

Values

The Dutch and Danes share many values, such as tolerance, equality, and environmentalism. However, the Dutch tend to be more direct and individualistic, while the Danes tend to be more consensus-driven and community-oriented.

This slide explains how values are different in the two cultures.

What are typical danish values?

Danish values

1. Everyone is equal.
2. Individualistic
3. Modesty
4. Quality of life
5. Informal

What are typical dutch values?

Dutch values

1. Freedom of speech
2. Individualistic
3. Everyone is equal
4. Entreprenurial

Conclusion

The Dutch and Danish cultures have similarities and differences that are shaped by geography, values, language, history, food, art, fashion and sports. Understanding these differences can help us appreciate the diversity of our world.

This slide summarizes the main points of the lesson and reinforces the importance of cultural understanding.

Assessment

What are two cultural differences between the Dutch and the Danish that we discussed in this lesson?

This slide provides an assessment question for the students to answer.

How do you know these values are important to a group of people?

Write down three things you have learned during this lesson.

De leerlingen voeren hier drie dingen in die ze in deze les hebben geleerd. Hiermee geven ze aan wat hun eigen leerrendement van deze les is.

Write down something you would like to know more about.

De leerlingen voeren hier twee dingen in waarover ze meer zouden willen weten. Hiermee vergroot je niet alleen betrokkenheid, maar geef je hen ook meer eigenaarschap.

Write down one question about something you do not understand well yet.

De leerlingen geven hier (in vraagvorm) aan met welk onderdeel van de stof ze nog moeite. Voor de docent biedt dit niet alleen inzicht in de mate waarin de stof de leerlingen begrijpen/beheersen, maar ook een goed startpunt voor een volgende les.