Intercultural Dialogue on Indigenous Perspectives
A Digital Learning Experience
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22048950 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kristin Severinsen Spieler (0000-0002-8036-997X, University of Agder, corresponding author), Anne Karin Vikstøl Olsen (0000-0001-8701-7945, University of Agder), Randi Engtrø (0009-0008-2780-2130, University of Agder) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 615 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci15050615 |
| OpenAlex | W4410510313 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 20 |
This research explores how intercultural dialogue through a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project enhances students’ understanding and integration of Indigenous perspectives. The initiative connected Norwegian Early Childhood Teacher Education (ECTE) students with Canadian Teacher Education students to explore Sámi and Métis cultures. Using a qualitative design, focus group interviews with ECTE students employed a hermeneutic approach to interpret experiences and cultural reflections. These insights, analyzed systematically, demonstrated the COIL project’s effectiveness in facilitating intercultural dialogue, fostering intercultural competence, and encouraging self-reflection among participants. Participants developed invaluable skills for integrating Indigenous perspectives into future educational roles, supported by facilitation that enhanced cross-cultural dialogue and language skills. This study underscores the need for frameworks supporting sustained cultural engagement, acknowledging sample size limitations. Findings advocate for the broader integration of intercultural collaborations in strategies, emphasizing education that enhances cultural competence. Future research should expand with larger samples and varied cultures, using longitudinal studies to assess the impacts on professional development and optimize collaboration educational contexts
Indigenous · Intercultural communication · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Global Education and Multiculturalism · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching
Assessing Intercultural Competence in Higher Education
Understanding and Validity in Qualitative Research
A Collaborative Online International Learning (Coil) Experience in Early Childhood Teacher Education
Braiding Sámi Diversity and Sámi Pedagogy into Early Childhood Teacher Education
Impact of Coil
I am feeling alive again”
Identification and Assessment of Intercultural Competence as a Student Outcome of Internationalization
Developing Focus Group Research
| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |