INTERNATIONAL PRACTICUM: SUPERVISORS’ AND COORDINATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF INTERCULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
Vol. 131 No. 6C (2022), Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol. 131 No. 6C (2022)

INTERNATIONAL PRACTICUM: SUPERVISORS’ AND COORDINATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF INTERCULTURAL KNOWLEDGE

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijssh.v131i6C.6642
Published 2022-09-06
Bảo Khâm
Trường Đại học Ngoại Ngữ
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Keywords

Từ khoá: thực tập nước ngoài, kiến thức liên văn hoá, giáo viên hướng dẫn, điều phối viên, giáo sinh, thực tập sinh

Abstract

This study, which is part of a larger research, focuses on exploring intercultural knowledge perceived by Thai tertiary supervisors and coordinators.  In an international practicum context. Based on in-depth interviews, the results indicate that both supervisors and coordinators emphasized the role of intercultural knowledge in facilitating preservice teachers’ and interns’ cultural adaptation and implementation of their professional duties. The study also highlighted various suggestions made by supervisors and coordinators regarding the preparation of preservice teachers and interns for their placements in cross-cultural settings.

https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijssh.v131i6C.6642
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