(2018). Cross-Cultural Competence (CCC) and Cross – Cultural Understanding (CCU) in Multicultural Education in the EFL Classroom. Journal of English as an International Language, v13 n2.2 p9-31 Dec. Indonesia is a large multicultural country with 1340 ethnic groups (netralnews.com). To live in social harmony, we need to maintain cross cultural competence. With this reason, there is awareness that the inclusion of cross-cultural understanding (CCU) in multicultural education at university curricula to social and humanity sciences is crucial to language learners from different ethnic groups. This study aimed at exploring cross cultural competence (CCC) in the English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom at higher education in Indonesia. In this study, we explored CCC practices in the EFL classroom at English Department Universitas Negeri Makassar in 2018/2019 academic year. A questionnaire was distributed and responded by forty-four students. The data obtained from respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics revealing the mean, standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis, and percentage of students' perceptions on the questionnaire dealing with CCC practices and CCU… [PDF]
(2006). Opportunities and Challenges of Integrated Education in Conflict-Ridden Societies: The Case of Palestinian-Jewish Schools in Israel. Childhood Education, v82 n6 p327 Aug. This article reports on a rather new and revolutionary education initiative in Israel. The information and descriptions offered are based on the results of a long-term ethnographic research effort that has been conducted since 1999 in the integrated bilingual Palestinian-Jewish schools in Israel. The bilingual schools are a product of the entrepreneurship of good-willed citizens who, unaided by theoretical conceptualizations, developed a system based on commonsensical humane approaches, flowing from their experience in Israel's complex and unjust society. The schools' functioning can be conceptualized through a variety of existing theoretical paradigms, including peace and co-existence education, collaborative learning, multiculturalism, bilingual education, contact hypothesis, and less-recognized acculturation theories. These paradigms can be relevant to the development of better strategies and pedagogies, which can help to overcome mistrust and fear between the communities involved…
(2020). Blended and Online Learning for Global Citizenship: New Technologies and Opportunities for Intercultural Education. Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education. Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education By showcasing international, European, and community-based projects, this volume explores how online technologies and collaborative and blended learning can be used to bolster social cohesion and increase students' understanding of what it means to be a global citizen. With the pace of technology rapidly increasing, "Blended and Online Learning for Global Citizenship" draws timely attention to the global lessons being learned from the impact of these technologies on peace building, community development, and acceptance of difference. In-depth case studies showcasing successful projects in Europe, Northern Ireland, and Israel explore blended learning and illustrate how schools and educators have embraced online technologies to foster national and international links both within and beyond communities. This has, in turn, equipped students with experiences that have informed their attitudes to cultural and political conflicts, as well as racial, ethnic, and social diversity…. [Direct]
(2020). Not Inferior but Backward: Representation of Asia in U.S. World History Textbooks during the Interwar Period. American Educational History Journal, v47 n1 p85-100. "International education" in the United States has been dominated by nationalism that advocates such understanding primarily for the purpose of improving economic and military competitiveness with other nations (Parker 2008). Nevertheless, although they represent a minority voice, there have been researchers and educators who argue that international education should serve to build peace and promote students' global citizenship (Parker 2011). This minority voice also existed in the interwar period (1919-1938, between World War I and World War II), when the fear of war and the resultant patriotism swept the country. This paper investigates representations of Asia in U.S. world history textbooks during the interwar period. From the array of world history textbooks published in this period, the research focused on five that expressed an explicit intention to include Asia. Three of these focused exclusively on world history (Rogers, Adams, and Brown 1937; Tuell 1920; Pahlow… [Direct]
(2020). Development of Educational Comic with Local Wisdom to Foster Morality of Elementary School Students: A Need Analysis. International Journal of Educational Methodology, v6 n2 p337-343. The curriculum of an elementary school of Indonesian education currently emphasizes the affective aspects as a result of student learning for the sustainability of national development. This fact encourages teachers the responsibility to create and develop effective learning tools to foster tolerance, nationalism, be communicative and friendly, love peace, and social care. The objective of the study is to analyze the needs of students in elementary schools towards the development of educational comics to foster character development. This study uses qualitative approach. Participants were 120 fifth grade students. A questionnaire was used to collect the data of the study. The data were analyzed using an interactive model. The results of the study revealed that there was an interest of students in comic media as a teaching aid containing local wisdom values for character education. In the aspect of construction, comics are needed that are related to the ideal scope and size of the… [PDF]
(1993). The Universal and the National in Preschool Education. Papers from the OMEP International Seminar (Moscow, Russia, December 4-7, 1991). YCF Series 3. This collection of 27 brief essays focuses on universal aspects of childhood and early childhood education, education for peace, model early childhood programs, and the development of children's thinking and creativity skills. The essays are: (1) "The Universal and the National in Preschool Education (Goutard); (2) "Preschool Childhood: Cultural and Historical Aspects" (Kudreyavtsev); (3) "The Role of National Literature in Children's Artistic-Verbal Development" (Chemortan); (4) "From Teacher Training to Teaching Children: Television as an Aid to Contextualization" (Irisarri); (5) "Empathic Sensitivity in Preschool Children" (Sochaczewska); (6) "Verbal Communication of Deaf Children: The Foundation of a Normal Life" (Leongard); (7) "The Subculture of Preschool Children and Make-Believe Play" (Mikhailenko); (8) "The Role of Adults in Children's Play" (Misurcova); (9) "The Individual, Ethnic, and… [PDF]
(2016). Education Provision to Every One: Comparing Perspectives from around the World. BCES Conference Books, Volume 14, Number 1. Bulgarian Comparative Education Society Papers from the proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society was submitted in two volumes. Volume 1 contains papers submitted at the conference held in Sofia, Bulgaria, June 14-17, 2016. Volume 2 contains papers submitted at the 4th International Partner Conference of the International Research Centre (IRC) "Scientific Cooperation," Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The overall conference theme was "Education Provision to Every One: Comparing Perspectives from Around the World" and included six thematic sections: (1) Comparative Education & History of Education; (2) Pre-service and In-service Teacher Training & Learning and Teaching Styles; (3) Education Policy, Reforms and School Leadership; (4) Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Social Inclusion; (5) Law and Education: Legislation and Inclusive Education, Child Protection & Human Rights Education; and (6) Research Education: Developing Globally Competent… [PDF]
(2019). The Moral Education and Internalization of Humanitarian Values in "Pesantren". Online Submission, Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists v7 n4 p815-834 Dec. This article aims to explain the existence of Islamic boarding schools ("pesantren") in efforts to instill and develop character in students ("santri"). This is also the basis that "pesantren" is an alternative education for the advancement of the nation's civilization. In this qualitative case study, we examine a "pesantren" in the practice of learning that emphasizes the character learning to foster human values. Data were taken using direct observation techniques and interviews with informants, namely three "kiai," five teachers and seven students ("santri"). The results of the research showed that: (1) "pesantren" are educational institutions that are very effective in developing the character in students ("santri") especially on human values, which ensure the unity of the nation; (2) this research gives evidence that "pesantren" in Indonesia are friendly Islamic educational institutions… [PDF]
(2021). Ahora Puedo Respirar: Now I Can Breathe. ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas State University – San Marcos. This research explored the struggle and resiliency of a Mexican American community in Central Texas as they attempted to maintain, teach, and celebrate their Mexican American roots, customs, knowledge, and celebrations through community education. The research employed critical ethnography to explore history and its impact on self, organization, and community; it also interrogated agency within racially contentious times. Additionally, this research provides insight into public pedagogy of teaching, learning, and leading as a means to remember and record the growth and change within the local Mexican American community. The community learning exchange theory of change informed this dynamic-critical place-based conceptual framework. The study's framework was a hybrid that included: theory of change, public pedagogy, community cultural wealth, culturally relevant pedagogy, and community education through the arts. The research design was grounded in critical ethnography, social… [Direct]
(2020). Expectations and Aspirations: A New Framework for Education in the Middle East and North Africa. World Bank Education, which has been at the heart of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's history and civilizations for centuries, has a large untapped potential to contribute to human capital, well-being, and wealth. The region has invested heavily in education for decades, but it has not been able to reap the benefits of its investments. Despite a series of reforms, MENA has remained stuck in a low-learning, low-skills level. "Expectations and Aspirations: A New Framework for Education in the Middle East and North Africa" identifies four key sets of tensions that are holding back education in the region: credentials and skills, discipline and inquiry, control and autonomy, and tradition and modernity. These tensions are shaped by society and are reflected in classrooms. If they are not addressed, MENA will continue to operate at a level below its potential. This report outlines a new framework with a three-pronged approach that can help address these tensions and unleash… [PDF]
(2018). A Method for Experiential Learning and Significant Learning in Architectural Education via Live Projects. Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, v17 n3 p279-304 Jul. In many schools of architecture worldwide, design studios are frequently isolated from everyday life and tend to focus on theory without experience. In countries with complex social problems, such as Colombia, experiential learning can offer valuable opportunities for architectural education to become an agency for social reconstruction and peace building. This works proposes a teaching method which centres on the promotion of significant learning, through live projects as a complement to studio-based projects. Bloom's revised taxonomy and Fink's taxonomy for levels of knowledge were used as references. In order to develop and test this method, 15 different live projects were designed, built and analysed over the course of four years. These involved the participation of 170 undergraduate learners, various national and international teachers, six sponsors from the construction industry and 12 children's foundations. The findings reveal valuable insights into the development of… [Direct]
(2017). Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools Toolkit. Let Girls Learn. Publication Number M0124. Peace Corps This resource was developed to support Peace Corps Volunteers who are working with schools to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and programming. It is intended to provide guidance, resources, and ideas to support comprehensive WASH programming that is focused on behavior change and sustainability. There is no "one-size fits all" model project for WASH in schools. Instead, this toolkit promotes comprehensive needs assessments that can support Volunteers in a holistic discussion with their school community about all the dimensions of WASH. In the end, a school that provides appropriate WASH facilities, education, and programs can have a positive impact on both the health and learning of students…. [PDF]
(2018). A Comparison of Human Rights Education in Social Studies Textbooks in Turkey and the United States. International Journal of Progressive Education, v14 n6 p18-37. The aim of this study was to compare the level of allocation of human rights education issues in social studies textbooks in Turkey and the United States. For this aim, six social studies textbooks from both countries were examined. Textbooks were analyzed in terms of their level of "human rights education issues," in accordance with Karaman-Kepenekci's (1999) subcategories. A content analysis method was used to analyze the textbooks. As a result, it was observed that human rights education issues were included more in Turkish social studies textbooks. The study showed that Turkish and United States textbooks contained the "rights" subcategory the most. While the intensity scores of the "democracy," "freedom," and "judgment" subcategories were listed the highest in both countries' textbooks, on the other hand, the intensity scores of the "tolerance" and "peace" subcategories were placed last in the textbooks of… [PDF]
(2018). To Teach SPR as a New Reading of the Book of Micah that Encourages Peace in Colombia: Case Studies in the Reformed Theological Seminary and the Suburb of Palmito. ProQuest LLC, D.Min. Dissertation, American Baptist Seminary of the West. Colombia has been immersed in wars and violence for many years; some scholars say that the country has been in conflict since 1962. The reality is that the country began its development with multiple wars and power struggles, the latter incited by political parties. In the midst of multiple conflicts, religion has played an important role in the formation of the country, used by all sides for their own interests, and many times it had become a direct cause of the problems. Colombia has been marked by Christianity, most of the Colombians consider themselves as believers in God and at one time Colombia was the most Catholic country in the world. Due the arrival of Protestantism, new struggles had appeared which was spearheaded by the Catholic Church in making it difficult for the early founders of these new Protestant churches. Unfortunately, certain privileges continue to persist for the Catholic Church despite the fact that the Constitution guarantees freedom of worship. From its… [Direct]
(2022). The Reasons of Syrians Learning Turkish as a Second Language, Their Perceptions of Turkey and Their Future Expectations. International Journal of Progressive Education, v18 n1 p65-84. The Syrian question has not remained as an internal conflict; instead, it has affected both Turkey as well as whole Europe. According to 2020 statistics, approximately three and a half million Syrians reside in Turkey, and approximately 850 thousand of these Syrians are young people between the ages of 15-24.The determination of the reasons why the young population who could be regarded as the future of the Syria learn Turkish, their perceptions of Turkey and expectations from the future, is vitally important for both the proper administration of their process' of learning Turkish as a second language, as well as for the planning of the future of the young Syrians. This study, which aims to determine the reasons why Syrians who choose to learn Turkish as a second language, their perceptions of Turkey and expectations from the future, has been prepared per the qualitative research model. An interview form to be used in the study was prepared by the assistance of experts in the field… [PDF]