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Liu, Jack Jinghui – Journal of Studies in International Education, 2010
This article describes a model that integrates an at-home preparation intensive summer program with a short-term, study abroad summer program to increase students' Chinese-language proficiency, cultural awareness, and personal career development. The results indicate that the at-home preparation program can build students' self-esteem and…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Cultural Awareness, Program Descriptions, Second Language Instruction
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Sparkes, Kathleen – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1984
Based on observations in 10 preschools in Taipei (Taiwan) in 1982, describes social-emotional behaviors for teacher-child interactions, display of emotions, self-esteem, responsibility, and peer interactions. These behaviors are compared to those seen in centers on the Chinese mainland, suggesting similarities and differences in educational and…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Aggression, Behavior Problems, Cross Cultural Studies