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Maximising intercultural learning in short term international placements: Findings associated with orientation programs, guided reflection and immersion

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posted on 2015-10-01, 00:00 authored by Coral Campbell, C Walta
Short-term international practicum experience is now a feature of many university education programs in Australia in an attempt to engage students with the growing multi-cultural aspects of Australian life. The stated purposes of such practicum experiences generally highlight intercultural learning, which is associated with the development of intercultural sensitivity, cultural identity, global citizenship and global competence. This paper tracks and documents the early and developing attitudes and dispositions of a group of pre-service teachers (PSTs) and academic staffwho were engaged with the pilot project of a pre-service placement in Malaysian secondary schools. The behaviours associated with intercultural learning are observed in association with the students' responses to changing circumstances. The paper draws attention to lessons learnt about orientation for intercultural exchanges in the development of intercultural learning and suggests ways to enhance the development of intercultural understandings and minimize cultural difference through more targeted interventions.

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Journal

Australian journal of teacher education

Volume

40

Issue

10

Pagination

1 - 15

Publisher

Edith Cowan University

Location

Mt. Lawley, W.A.

ISSN

1835-517X

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal; C Journal article

Copyright notice

2015, Edith Cowan University

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