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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity"”.
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More than tolerance: development through dialogue on race and cultural differences : a guide to learning in facilitated small groups
<p>This thesis examines the influence of the current research on personal orientation to cultural differences on learning in small, facilitated dialogue circles formed to discuss issues of race and culture. A facilitator's guide has been developed based on research and theory that covers: a) …
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University student indigenous intercultural sensitivity and short-term study abroad
There is an extreme underrepresentation of indigenous peoples within American study abroad programs, and student participants rarely gain an authentic experience, awareness, and intercultural sensitivity towards such groups. This case study seeks to address this disparity through the creation of a …
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Intercultural sensitivity through the mass-mediated lens : understanding DMIS levels in newspaper editorials in regards to same-sex marriage
<p>This thesis explores the intercultural sensitivity of editorials in The Augusta Chronicle, The Boston Globe, and The San Francisco Chronicle as it pertains to the same-sex marriage debate. By using Bennett's Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity and seeing if sufficient points on the …
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Assessing the development of intercultural sensitivity gained through the domestic experiences of first year students
<p>Institutions of higher education in the United States are becoming more and more diverse and nationwide efforts to provide educational access and equity to underrepresented groups of people will only help to increase that diversity. Increased diversity combined with the need for institutions to …
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Intercultural Competence and Practice: The Contribution of Teachers' Beliefs, Values, and Attitudes to the Implementation of Culturally Responsive Practices and Mandated ELD Professional Development
<p>Public school teachers in the State of Colorado are required to complete 45 hours of English language development (ELD) training to ensure that they are properly supporting the English learners in their school. The literature suggests that teachers’ beliefs, values, and attitudes (intercultural …
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Developing intercultural competence of faculty and staff members at Hanze International Business School
… business studies programs improve their intercultural competence by participating in a series of intercultural learning activities? In this study 10 faculty and staff members went through nine 4-hour intercultural learning sessions. Their intercultural sensitivity was tested before and …
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Intercultural competence for public health nurses
… health information to an increasing number of immigrants and refugees accessing the American public health system. They must also obtain information on a broad scope of topics about clients and/or their children. Little attention has been paid to the study of intercultural communication …
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An "Island" Study Abroad Program and Its Impact on the Intercultural Sensitivity and Cross-Cultural Adaptability of Its Participants: Perspectives from a Research Intensive University
Globalization touches every sphere of our modern lives, and it has become more critical than ever that today's generation gains an understanding of other cultures and develops the ability to adapt to ever-changing environments. One important way that higher education has attempted to prepare …