ERIC Number: ED559711
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jul
Pages: 10
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Patterns and Impacts of Short-Term Cross-Cultural Experience in Science and Mathematics Teaching: Benefits, Value, and Experience
Kanyaprasith, Kamonwan; Finley, Fred N.; Phonphok, Nason
Online Submission, US-China Education Review A v5 n7 p500-509 Jul 2015
This study evaluates a cross-cultural experience in science and mathematics teaching in Thailand--an internship program. In this study, qualitative data sources including semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and pre-post questionnaire were collected from five groups of participants, which were: (a) administrators; (b) Thai cooperating teachers; (c) Thai students; (d) Thai graduate students; and (e) American graduate students. The results of data analysis from this study can be classified into six categories including: (a) role of participants; (b) value in teaching; (c) value in learning language; (d) value in learning different cultures; (e) value in professional and personal change; and (f) suggestions for the program. The research findings suggest that the future cross-cultural internship program can be developed as a school professional development program. The benefits and value that the participants have experienced are beyond the language learning.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Cultural Awareness, Qualitative Research, Semi Structured Interviews, Observation, Questionnaires, Pretests Posttests, Administrator Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Graduate Students, Foreign Students, Teacher Education Programs, Cooperating Teachers, Colleges, Secondary Schools, Partnerships in Education, Internship Programs, Program Effectiveness, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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