Thai Exchange Students' Encounters with Ethnocentrism: Developing a Response for the Secondary Global Education Curriculum.

Scott, Thomas J.

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ERIC Number: EJ572625

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Publication Date: 1998

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Thai Exchange Students' Encounters with Ethnocentrism: Developing a Response for the Secondary Global Education Curriculum.

Scott, Thomas J.

Social Studies, v89 n4 p177-81 Jul-Aug 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 and enhances global awareness. (DSK)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Relations, Ethnocentrism, Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Global Education, Multicultural Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Exchange Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Thailand

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