Miri Shonfeld
Biographic Data
| ID | 4429583 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Miri Shonfeld |
| GIVEN NAMES | Miri |
| FAMILY NAME | Shonfeld |
| SIGNATURE | SHONFELD M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kibbutzim College of Education, Technology and the Arts |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2193-211X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Virtual Bridges
This study investigates the effectiveness of virtual simulations in developing intercultural competence (IC) among pre-service teachers in Israel. In the context of cultural diversity and historical conflict, 283 Arab and Jewish students participated in a course utilizing either a 3D virtual world (VW) or video conferencing via Zoom. The mixed-methods research combined quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews. Quantitative results showed …
Looking for an agreed-upon definition of teachers’ intercultural competence in a divided society
Language awareness and cultural awareness in international online cooperation
This paper reports on research conducted within the frame of an international online cooperation between Germany and Israel (CoGI). Diverse, multilingual student groups co-construct multilingual websites on educational initiatives. The aim is to raise prospective teachers’ language awareness (LA) and cultural awareness (CA) for cooperation in international contexts. 75 students and five instructors from four different campuses in Germany and Isra…
Empowering children as messengers of peace
This study explores the potential of empowering children as peace agents through education by using the case of the TEC4Schools program. The program is based on Allport's Contact Theory and promotes prolonged exposure to the 'other' culture among culturally diverse groups of students. It is based on the hypothesis that extended contact periods encourage more positive attitudes towards different cultures. The study involved three groups of mainly …
Educators in Israel define cultural competence
How do Israeli teachers perceive the concept of cultural competence? To answer this question, we employed a questionnaire survey marking each participant’s degree of agreement with 19 statements defining cultural competency. The questions were open-ended, allowing participants to share their opinions on cultural competence. A quantitative analysis of their responses reveals equal treatment of every person, the ability to receive and provide exact…
Children’s willingness to have contact with children from different cultures; evidence from the Tec4schools program
This paper explores the factors that predict children’s willingness to have contact with those from cultures in conflict, using data collected in 2014–2015 from the TEC4Schools program which begins online and eventually includes face-to-face contact. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted on the results of the questionnaire from 577 students. The predictors were entered in four steps: (1) personal details (gender and religion), (2) equity…
Learning in digital environments
Factors promoting the use of virtual worlds in educational settings
This paper focuses on student attitudes about using a virtual world (VW) learning platform. VWs allow students to meet via avatars and experience events that simulate real social experiences. It can also enhance student motivation, learning and collaboration. However, studies have reported that many students and teachers find VW difficult to use, and thus, do not adopt it. The current study sought to examine preservice teachers' experiences in VW…
Factors affecting student-teacher satisfaction with a multi-college online collaborative course
This study examined the factors that may promote student-teachers’ satisfaction with online collaborative learning (OCL). Eighty-four student teachers at the graduate level at three teacher-education colleges in Israel simultaneously completed questionnaires that examined their information and communication technology (ICT) skills, collaboration experience and personality traits. The findings reveal that ICT level, positive experiences with colla…
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Learning in digital environments
Factors promoting the use of virtual worlds in educational settings
This paper focuses on student attitudes about using a virtual world (VW) learning platform. VWs allow students to meet via avatars and experience events that simulate real social experiences. It can also enhance student motivation, learning and collaboration. However, studies have reported that many students and teachers find VW difficult to use, and thus, do not adopt it. The current study sought to examine preservice teachers' experiences in VW…
Factors affecting student-teacher satisfaction with a multi-college online collaborative course
This study examined the factors that may promote student-teachers’ satisfaction with online collaborative learning (OCL). Eighty-four student teachers at the graduate level at three teacher-education colleges in Israel simultaneously completed questionnaires that examined their information and communication technology (ICT) skills, collaboration experience and personality traits. The findings reveal that ICT level, positive experiences with colla…
Children’s willingness to have contact with children from different cultures; evidence from the Tec4schools program
This paper explores the factors that predict children’s willingness to have contact with those from cultures in conflict, using data collected in 2014–2015 from the TEC4Schools program which begins online and eventually includes face-to-face contact. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted on the results of the questionnaire from 577 students. The predictors were entered in four steps: (1) personal details (gender and religion), (2) equity…
Educators in Israel define cultural competence
How do Israeli teachers perceive the concept of cultural competence? To answer this question, we employed a questionnaire survey marking each participant’s degree of agreement with 19 statements defining cultural competency. The questions were open-ended, allowing participants to share their opinions on cultural competence. A quantitative analysis of their responses reveals equal treatment of every person, the ability to receive and provide exact…
Language awareness and cultural awareness in international online cooperation
This paper reports on research conducted within the frame of an international online cooperation between Germany and Israel (CoGI). Diverse, multilingual student groups co-construct multilingual websites on educational initiatives. The aim is to raise prospective teachers’ language awareness (LA) and cultural awareness (CA) for cooperation in international contexts. 75 students and five instructors from four different campuses in Germany and Isra…
Empowering children as messengers of peace
This study explores the potential of empowering children as peace agents through education by using the case of the TEC4Schools program. The program is based on Allport's Contact Theory and promotes prolonged exposure to the 'other' culture among culturally diverse groups of students. It is based on the hypothesis that extended contact periods encourage more positive attitudes towards different cultures. The study involved three groups of mainly …
Virtual Bridges
This study investigates the effectiveness of virtual simulations in developing intercultural competence (IC) among pre-service teachers in Israel. In the context of cultural diversity and historical conflict, 283 Arab and Jewish students participated in a course utilizing either a 3D virtual world (VW) or video conferencing via Zoom. The mixed-methods research combined quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews. Quantitative results showed …
Looking for an agreed-upon definition of teachers’ intercultural competence in a divided society
Pedagogy (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Cultural competence (3 works) · Cultural diversity (3 works) · Intercultural Competence (3 works) · International Student and Expatriate Challenges (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works)