A Case Study of Intercultural Competence among Career and Technical Teacher Candidates

Intercultural competence is defined as an ability to act appropriately in situations where multiple cultures are represented. Few studies have examined the impact that intercultural development activities and reflections have on preservice career and technical education teachers. Grounded in the the...

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Published in:Family and consumer sciences research journal 2020-12, Vol.49 (2), p.170-182
Main Authors: Deaton, Sheri, Goering, Christian Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Candidates
career and technical education
Careers
Case studies
Competence
culturally responsive pedagogy
intercultural competence
Intercultural Development Inventory
Internship programs
Internships
Teacher education
teacher preparation
Teachers
Teaching
Vocational education
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Summary:Intercultural competence is defined as an ability to act appropriately in situations where multiple cultures are represented. Few studies have examined the impact that intercultural development activities and reflections have on preservice career and technical education teachers. Grounded in the theory of continual improvement, this study investigated how middle and high school career and technical education teacher candidates grew in their own intercultural competency throughout a four‐month teaching internship. Ten participants completed one survey/questionnaire, one video reflection, one interview, and one writing reflection as part of their semester teaching internship. Three themes emerged from the data analysis including awareness of the outward expressions of diversity, a need for continuous improvement, and a demonstration of flexible and responsive teaching strategies.
ISSN:1077-727X
1552-3934
DOI:10.1111/fcsr.12385