From the Arctic to the Tropics: A Thematic Analysis of Teacher Candidates’ Reflections of Two Cross-Cultural Programs
This study describes how one university prepares culturally responsive teacher candidates through Alaska and Thailand cross-cultural summer study trips. The study addressed the impact of the Alaska and Thailand cross-cultural experiences on teacher candidates as described in their reflective writing...
Published in: | International Educational Research |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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IDEAS SPREAD
2023
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Online Access: | https://j.ideasspread.org/index.php/ier/article/view/1159 https://doi.org/10.30560/ier.v6n1p20 |
Summary: | This study describes how one university prepares culturally responsive teacher candidates through Alaska and Thailand cross-cultural summer study trips. The study addressed the impact of the Alaska and Thailand cross-cultural experiences on teacher candidates as described in their reflective writings. The reflections addressed their socialization and depth of understanding and appreciation of children and adults from another culture. The authors looked for parallel themes that emerged as characteristics of both experiences. |
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