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Transformation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Teacher Candidates in an International Student Teaching Program

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King, Kelley M.
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Dixon, Kathryn V.
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González-Carriedo, Ricardo
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Dixon-Krauss, Lisbeth A.
Journal of Transformative Education
Journal · Vol. 20 · Issue 2 · pp. 138-158
Abstract

This case study addressed effects of international student teaching on U.S. teacher candidates’ cross-cultural adaptability and perspectives on language, culture, and schooling. Interviews and the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory were collected from 18 participants before and after 4 weeks student teaching internationally. Interviews were coded using the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory dimensions and interpreted using Mezirow’s transformational learning theory. Findings suggested that increased cross-cultural adaptation aligns with transformational learning. Transformational learning led participants to question assumptions and consider incorporating different perspectives in future teaching. © The Author(s) 2021.

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Teacher Education transformative learning cross-cultural adaptability international student teaching linguistic diversity

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Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX, United States
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