Intercultural sensitivity involves recognizing, understanding, and valuing the diverse perspectives, behaviors, and norms of individuals from different cultural backgrounds and appropriately responding to cultural differences in ways that promote mutual respect. Intercultural sensitivity requires empathy, openness, and a willingness to challenge…

This dissertation examines the affective qualities of non-player character motion in a Virtual Reality (VR) cognitive training game, their impact on players' core affective experiences, game performance, and cognitive training outcomes. How do the movements of game characters in a VR environment affect players' experienced emotions, gameplay…

Purpose: This work aligns with two of the following NAPDS Essentials: Clinical Preparation and Learning and Leading. The authors collaborated with district partners to determine how to best meet their needs. Additionally, our institution continues to develop a reciprocal relationship; pre-service teachers can hone skills during the clinical field…