While formal, digital-technology-based professional development for higher education faculty has been extensively studied, informal and incidental learning (IIL) within this area remain underexplored. Integrating the Broaden-and-Build Theory with the Informal and Incidental Learning framework, this study examines how positive emotions influence…

Transcultural pedagogy, or what is often described as world music pedagogy, in U.S. and Canadian classrooms often utilizes an extractive logic, serving to essentialize culture, invisibilize logics that are incongruent to European, Canadian, and U.S.-centric epistemologies, and uphold the goal of white assimilation under the guise of…

In the context of the digital age, the preservation and transmission of traditional Chinese operas face both challenges and opportunities, particularly with the rise of new media technologies. This study explores Min Opera as an embodiment of cultural values and a medium for educational inheritance, emphasizing the transformative role of new media…

The research investigates Gong Yi's preservation of literacy and the transmission of Guqin music for cultural sustainability. As a skilled performer, instructor, and inventor, Gong Yi has been instrumental in preserving ancient Guqin practices while advancing their musical and educational evolution. His comprehensive study, polished playing…

Dyslexia and its associated learning challenges are often misconstrued as intellectual deficits, leading to erroneous assumptions that individuals with dyslexia cannot thrive or contribute meaningfully to academic institutions. However, this article contends that the unique thinking patterns associated with dyslexia are complementary to and can…

Using a thematic analysis, we examined the reflections of N = 14 counselors-in-training (CIT) who co-led groups with Afghan refugees. Five themes related to cultural humility emerged from the data. Implications for counselor educators leading community engaged programs that build cultural humility are discussed.

Purpose: This research aimed to evaluate evidence of Pathways parent-mediated early autism intervention as a culturally and linguistically sensitive intervention (CLSI) for Hispanic families with autistic children. Methods: We used Bernal et al.'s ecologically valid (EV) framework to evaluate current practice and Hispanic parents' perceptions of…

This study aimed to develop and validate the Evaluator Competencies Assessment Tool (ECAT) Cultural Competencies Subscale, which measures cultural competence among evaluators. By addressing the scarcity of validated tools in this area, the study offers professionals a valuable resource to assess their strengths and areas for improvement. The…

This research investigates Liang Yunjiang's contributions to the preservation and transmission of Erhu through performance, composition, education, and technological innovation. Liang Yunjiang, a renowned Erhu musician and educator, has been instrumental in increasing the instrument's popularity in China and worldwide. Through over 100 concerts in…

This study examines the transmission and preservation methods of Sizhou Opera, a traditional folk art from Anhui Province, via the committed efforts of national intangible cultural heritage inheritor Taowan Xia. We used ethnomusicological theory and qualitative fieldwork methods, including interviews, participant observation, and visual…

This study focuses on the design and revitalization of cultural tourism spaces and educational role in Shifosi Village, Shenyang, against the backdrop of the rural revitalization strategy. Integrating art application and spatial narrative theory explores the modern transformation path of cultural heritage. Through field research, literature…

Since the initial application of the 'affordances' concept to the context of language learning by van Lier, relatively few studies have continued to explore its implications for second language (L2) learning. This study examines from an emic perspective the affordances that 13 Spanish learners in a study abroad context perceived in their…

This study explores the challenges faced by parenting doctoral students, focusing on their research collaboration experiences, collaborative competency, and barriers to develop collaborative competency in comparison to their non-parenting counterparts. The research employs data collected through an online survey of doctoral students at a leading…

Friendships that cross social boundaries foster the development of important civic and prosocial attitudes among college students. The present study complements and extends prior quantitative findings with qualitative description, in college students' own voices, of the learning and growth that take place within boundary-crossing friendships,…

This book provides a much-needed overview of the theory and practice of intercultural service learning (ISL), an approach that combines curricular learning, intercultural encounters and community service. It includes a model that outlines the essential components of this pedagogy and which is intended to serve as a foundation for practitioners…