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
Bao Kham
Trường Đại học Ngoại Ngữ

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 indepth 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.

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