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Confronting Issues of Diversity: Putting the Pieces Together with Programs at Home and Abroad

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ERIC Document - ED368692 found in the ERIC Database

Document Type

Conference

Keywords

Cultural Awareness; Cultural Exchange; Elementary School Teachers; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Intercultural Programs; International Educational Exchange; Multicultural Education; Personal Narratives; Preservice Teacher Education; Program Development; Secondary School Teachers; Student Exchange Programs; Student Teaching; Teacher Education Programs; Teacher Exchange Programs

Abstract

This paper demonstrates how teacher education institutions can expand understanding of others and tolerance for differences by developing cross-cultural exchange programs in international settings and on the local level. The paper outlines the steps involved in establishing international student teaching programs at three different universities (University of Northern Iowa; Iowa State University; and University of Nevada-Las Vegas). The paper presents the personal stories of three faculty members who became involved in faculty exchange programs. Faculty members included a research associate; a visiting researcher; and the leader of a multi-institutional delegation; who traveled to Pacific Rim countries; each one for a different purpose. The paper then describes ways that these international exchange experiences can impact local communities. An appendix provides a sample application for international student teaching. (JDD) -- Provided by publisher

Department

Student Field Experience

Original Publication Date

1994

Object Description

1 PDF file (25 pages)

Repository

UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa

Copyright

©1994 Joane W. McKay

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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