Teacher Preparation for the Global Stage: International Student Teaching

• Published in: Forum for international research in education Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 41 - 58
• Main Authors: Chacko, Jacob B, Lin, Miranda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lehigh University Library and Technology Services 2015
• Subjects: Case Studies; Comparative Analysis; Electronic Publishing; Foreign Countries; Foreign Students; Global Approach; Grounded Theory; Interviews; Preservice Teachers; Qualitative Research; Reflection; Student Teachers; Student Teaching; Study Abroad; Teacher Education; Teacher Education Programs; Teaching Experience; Web Sites; United Kingdom (England); United States

As globalization lessens the distance between peoples and diversifies the common classroom, teacher education programs lag behind in producing globally-minded educators. One approach used by some teacher education programs to remedy this issue is to offer international student teaching experiences....