Intercultural

Comparison
GROUP 4 - SCHOOL LIFE
TEAM LEADER- JADEN
Let’s sum up..
 Baby Boomer Generation
(our grandparents)
Our research indicated that during the Baby Boomer generation in India, the education system was
heavily influenced by the British colonial era. Education was primarily provided in English and focused
on academic subjects such as mathematics, science, and history. Students had a fairly strict school
system and Corporal punishment was also common during this time.

In contrast, school life in Europe during the Baby Boomer generation was more diverse and varied. The
education system varied significantly between countries and regions, but many European schools placed
a greater emphasis on creativity, social skills, and hands-on learning. Students in Europe also had greater
access to extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and art.

Another significant difference between school life in India and Europe during the Baby Boomer
generation was the level of gender segregation. In India, schools were often strictly segregated by gender,
with separate schools for boys and girls. In Europe, co-education was more common, and boys and girls
often attended the same schools. Overall, the school life experiences of the Baby Boomer generation in
India and Europe were shaped by their respective cultural and historical contexts, and there were
significant differences in the education systems and social norms of these regions during this time.
 Generation X
(our parents)
In India, the education system during Generation X continued to be
heavily influenced by the British colonial era. Students were often
expected to perform better academically as compared with the
previous generations.
Another significant difference between school life in Europe and
India during Generation X was the use of technology. In Europe,
schools were generally quicker to adopt new technologies such as
computers and the internet. In India, access to technology was more
limited, especially outside of urban areas.
Corporal punishment were still very much prevalent in Indian
schools as compared to their European counterparts who saw little
to none of such kind of punishment.
Overall, the school life experiences of Generation X in Europe and
India reflected the respective cultural and historical context of each
region.
 GENERATION Z
(that’s us!!)
Both in Europe and India, Generation Z students have access to a wider range of
subjects and extracurricular activities than previous generations.
Technology has become an integral part of school life in both Europe and India,
with many schools incorporating digital learning tools and resources into their
curriculum.
Mental health and well-being have become increasingly important issues for
both educators and students in both Europe and India.
In Europe, students generally have more freedom and autonomy in their
learning, with a greater emphasis on student-centered approaches and
project-based learning. In India, there is still a significant focus on academic
performance and achieving high grades, which can lead to a more competitive
and stressful learning environment.
Thank you!
Self Reflection
Group 4 - Jaden (Team Leader)
School Life
Content
Each group member has written a short individual reflection
answering the following questions:

1. What was your task and how did you contribute to the group
work (interviews, writing texts, communication, etc.)?
2. What was your most memorable learning experience? Which
competencies did you develop further?
3. What went well? What would you have done differently?
Think about: methods, group work, technical aspects,
collaboration with the partner school, etc.
 01 - Jiya
Hello, I am Jiya of Group 4 from MET Rishikul. My task was to interview my 72 year old grandfather, I
recorded this call and later typed down a transcript for the same. I also contributed in answering the
question about what our group thought about the expectations of students and the school system
today. We also discussed about life in India, I spoke about the different cultures and diversity present
in our country.
My most memorable experience throughout the whole experience definitely has to be our video
calls with the other team. They were quite fun, we would just end up having normal conversations
with them about how our school lives were different. At first, I think we were all a little shy to strike a
conversation but with time we all became comfortable doing so and I think that’s the skill that
developed, we found it easier to communicate with them after a few meetings although yes there
were situations where they did not understand what we were saying because of the language
barrier but both the teachers were always there to help with any communication issues and to break
the ice amongst us students.
In my opinion, everything went pretty smoothly. Although by the end of it, our leader ended up
doing a lot of the work which is something I’m not very proud of but everyone got busy with other
school work. That is something I would have done differently, I would have definitely wanted to
contribute more to all the work and not get carried away with extracurriculars. But overall, I
thoroughly enjoyed this experience and maybe one day we get to meet the other group in person.
 02 - Tarunya
Hii, I am Tarunya of Group 4(School Life). Our group interviewed two grandparents, three
parents and one sixteen year old. My task was to interview one of the parents. I recorded the
interview and then later transcribed it so it would be easier to compare and analyse. As I am a
media student, my group leader also delegated the work of compiling the interview videos into a
short 3 minute video compilation.

The most memorable learning experience for me was definitely hearing about my mothers
school life. It was very interesting to see how different the school life was then compared to now.
I learnt how to take an interview and how to transcribe it as well, it was my first time!

The part that went well for us was, we didn’t have to look very far when it came to interviewing
people from three different generations. Our parents and grandparents were ready and willing
to help us out and talk about their school life. If we had to do this again I think we’d be more
prepared when it came to timing, although we got everything done, we were fairly last minute.
 03 - Veer
It was fun taking part in the EUMIND. I got to learn a lot of new things about the people of
outside of India. I got to know the differences and similarities between us. It was fun talking to
them. Our task was to interview 3 generations and compare their school life. In terms of my
contribution, I interviewed my grandmother who is 64 years old and it was very interesting to
compare our school life to hers with all its differences. I also gave a short segment about sports
in India, to our intercultural partners, as a means of breaking the ice and getting to know the
other group.

The most memorable experience was definitely the communication with the other group
through online meetings. This helped me to learn about what school life meant outside of India.
All of my questions regarding the same were answered by our partner school. EUMIND has
helped me develop my communication skills with my partners, teacher, and the friends we
made through the project. It has also helped me further my writing skills.

All in all I think our EUMIND project went amazingly. For example the methods we used
enabled us to gather sufficient information quickly, our group worked well together, and our
leader made a big difference in ensuring we always submitted good work.
 04 - Kumud
I feel very honored that I was chosen to be a part of this program by my teachers. As per my
task, I conducted an interview of my father, researching about the development of the
schooling system. Some things that were bought to my notice were very interesting and
somewhat unsettling too! For example learning that punishments in schools in my parents
generation included getting physically hit.
The most memorable part was interacting with the students from Netherlands, getting to
know what it is like living on the other side of the globe. Different schools and cultures can
play such a big role in one’s personality and learning about this has been a great experience
for me. It has developed my communication skills in addition to research and analysis.
The use of technology allowed smooth communication with peers allowing us to collaborate
seamlessly not just amongst my team but also with our intercultural partners. Overall, it was a
wonderful experience and I won’t forget it.
 05 - Jaden
Hi! I am Jaden and I am the Leader of Group 4: School Life. As group leader my task extended
beyond just conducting my own research and interviews but also coordinating my
team(delegating work) and ensuring their work was complete as well. I was also in charge of
communicating information from the teacher incharge to the rest of my team. Furthermore I
took it upon myself to compile my groups research and make all the different powerpoints
throughout this EUMIND project.
My most memorable learning experience, I think I would have to say that the reminder of what
it takes to be a leader was the biggest learning experience after this project. Being the group
leader enabled me to develop a number of competencies including communication, research
and analysis as well as responsibility. At the end of the day, I held myself responsible for my
teams work so I worked harder to ensure that the work we submitted was up to mark.
Although I might be biased, I believe that my group worked quite efficiently with smooth
communication and coordination. One thing that I would have liked different, would probably
be having more communication and discussions with our partner school.
THANK YOU