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Peer reviewedScott, Thomas J. – Social Studies, 1998
Reports that previous research showed that many individuals are ethnocentric and lack global awareness. Provides an overview of theories related to ethnocentrism; presents data illustrating attitudes experienced by Thai exchange students in the United States; and introduces a pedagogical approach to global education that minimizes ethnocentrism…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Relations, Ethnocentrism
Hansel, Bettina – 1984
More than 8,000 secondary school students participated in the AFS International exchange programs in 1983, and this document examines some of the research that investigates the impact of travel abroad and intercultural experiences on personality development. Cigdem Kagitcibasi, in a study of the effects of a 10-month program on student…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Evaluation Problems, Global Approach, Intercultural Communication
AFS International/Intercultural Programs, Inc., New York, NY. – 1985
Designed for use by persons who plan and lead orientation and cross-cultural training sessions for AFS students, natural and host families, and volunteers, this handbook implements and supports recommendations from an AFS workshop and ideas originating in Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Activities, Cultural Exchange
Zaremba, Mary Ann; And Others – 1984
This handbook is intended for use by all who design, plan, and lead orientation and cross-cultural training sessions for American Field Service students, natural and host families, and volunteers. It features orientation and training resources originating in Venezuela, France, Italy, Denmark, Canada, Argentina, Japan, Portugal, Germany, and the…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Cross Cultural Training
