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Intercultural teaching competence

A multi-disciplinary model for instructor reflection

Bibliographic Data

ID12682192
AuthorsNanda Dimitrov (0000-0002-5740-1361, Western University, corresponding author), Aisha Haque (0000-0002-2631-2614, Western University)
Year2016
Volume27
Issue5
Pages437-456
Publication date2016-09-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEuropean Journal of Intercultural studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0952-391X • E-ISSN: 1469-8439
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14675986.2016.1240502
OpenAlexW2538903248
LanguageEN
Citations received20
References cited42

This article presents a model for Intercultural Teaching Competence (ITC) that instructors may use as a tool for reflection as they prepare to facilitate learning across cultures. Building on previous research on intercultural competence, culturally relevant teaching, intercultural trainer competencies, and student-centred approaches to teaching, the model identifies concrete facilitation techniques for instructors who would like to further develop their own teaching practice or mentor colleagues in effective teaching across cultures. The model consists of 20 instructor competencies grouped into three categories: foundational skills, facilitation skills, and curriculum development skills for intercultural learning. While intended as a tool to guide instructors in individual and group reflection on inclusive teaching practices, the ITC model may also be used by educational developers to guide feedback during classroom observations or while supporting curriculum internationalisation initiatives. Recommendations for use in faculty learning communities and workshops are included at the end of the article. The ITC model will benefit instructors in a variety of disciplines who teach in diverse and multidisciplinary classrooms, discuss global or social justice issues in their class, and those who seek to include intercultural and Indigenous perspectives in their curriculum

Competence (human resources · Cultural competence · Curriculum · Discipline · Intercultural Competence · Multidisciplinary approach · Pedagogy · Sociology · Teaching method · Evaluation of Teaching Practices · Higher Education Governance and Development · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology

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Citations per year3,33
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
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