ERIC Number: EJ925355
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1470-3297
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Doing Business with China: Curriculum Internationalisation through an Infusion Method
Jin, Byoungho; Swinney, Jane; Cao, Huantian; Muske, Glenn; Nam, Jinhee; Kang, Ji Hye
Innovations in Education and Teaching International, v48 n2 p171-181 2011
The US apparel and textiles industry operates within an interdependent global system, necessitating workforces competent for day-to-day operations. The US workforce lacks preparedness in working globally; this study tests an infusion method of curriculum internationalisation to enhance students' global understanding. Four cognitive and experiential instructional modules focused on China were developed and infused into four existing courses at a US university. Pre- and post-test assessment of students' understanding in each module revealed that the number of correct answers was increased nearly fifteen percent across modules after implementation. The developed modules and implementation were assessed very favourably by the participants. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Global Education, Foreign Countries, International Trade, Clothing, Industry, Cultural Awareness, Business Administration Education, Pretests Posttests, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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