International Student Teaching: A Transformational Experience
Today, being a teacher requires understanding and positively responding to the cultural and linguistic nuances present in the classroom. The increasingly diverse schools are placing higher expectations on teachers in regard to the use of multicultural practices. This is compelling teacher preparatio...
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doaj-e9e11fccb44541b4b6ba32af4b063d352020-11-25T01:50:55ZengJournal of International StudentsJournal of International Students2162-31042166-37502018-07-0173841855304International Student Teaching: A Transformational ExperienceRicardo González-Carriedo0Jesús López de Nava1Manuel Salas Martínez2University of North Texas, United StatesDenton Independent School District, United StatesUniversity of Seville, SpainToday, being a teacher requires understanding and positively responding to the cultural and linguistic nuances present in the classroom. The increasingly diverse schools are placing higher expectations on teachers in regard to the use of multicultural practices. This is compelling teacher preparation programs to find new formulas to adequately train teacher candidates. International student teaching programs have been shown to yield important benefits for participants. This article describe an international student teacher exchange program between the University of North Texas and the University of Seville (Spain) and reflects on the effects of the experience on a Spanish preservice teacher and his mentor teacher in Texas. Implications and suggestions for teaching preparation programs are also provided.http://ojed.org/index.php/jis/article/view/304constructivismculturally responsive teachingcross-cultural practicesinterculturalisminternational student teachingsituated learning |
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Ricardo González-Carriedo Jesús López de Nava Manuel Salas Martínez International Student Teaching: A Transformational Experience Journal of International Students constructivism culturally responsive teaching cross-cultural practices interculturalism international student teaching situated learning |
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Ricardo González-Carriedo Jesús López de Nava Manuel Salas Martínez |
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International Student Teaching: A Transformational Experience |
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International Student Teaching: A Transformational Experience |
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International Student Teaching: A Transformational Experience |
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International Student Teaching: A Transformational Experience |
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international student teaching: a transformational experience |
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Journal of International Students |
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Journal of International Students |
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2162-3104 2166-3750 |
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2018-07-01 |
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Today, being a teacher requires understanding and positively responding to the cultural and linguistic nuances present in the classroom. The increasingly diverse schools are placing higher expectations on teachers in regard to the use of multicultural practices. This is compelling teacher preparation programs to find new formulas to adequately train teacher candidates. International student teaching programs have been shown to yield important benefits for participants. This article describe an international student teacher exchange program between the University of North Texas and the University of Seville (Spain) and reflects on the effects of the experience on a Spanish preservice teacher and his mentor teacher in Texas. Implications and suggestions for teaching preparation programs are also provided. |
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constructivism culturally responsive teaching cross-cultural practices interculturalism international student teaching situated learning |
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