Cultural Immersion as a Learning Method for Expanding Intercultural Competencies

This article presents an overview of the development and utilization of a cultural immersion experience assignment in courses that focus on expanding the knowledge and skill set of counselors and other counseling professionals for working with culturally diverse client populations. The utility of th...

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Published in:The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Va.), 2009-10, Vol.17 (4), p.318-322
Main Authors: Canfield, Brian S., Low, Lori, Hovestadt, Alan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competency based learning
Counseling
Counselling
Counselor Client Relationship
Counselor Training
Cultural Awareness
Cultural diversity
Cultural Pluralism
Distance Education
Distance learning
Foreign Countries
Immersion Programs
Internet
Learning
Mexico
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Online Courses
Professional knowledge
Study Abroad
United Kingdom
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Summary:This article presents an overview of the development and utilization of a cultural immersion experience assignment in courses that focus on expanding the knowledge and skill set of counselors and other counseling professionals for working with culturally diverse client populations. The utility of this method and specific suggestions for its use in three instructional formats: traditional on-campus courses, study-abroad program courses, and 100% Internet-based courses are examined.
ISSN:1066-4807
1552-3950
DOI:10.1177/1066480709347359