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Autor/in | Khair Abbas, Randa |
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Titel | Hosting an International Conference on Multiculturalism in an Arab Israeli Teachers' College: A Reflection on Personal and Organizational Learning |
Quelle | In: Journal for Multicultural Education, 17 (2023) 4, S.473-484 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 2053-535X |
DOI | 10.1108/JME-03-2023-0019 |
Schlagwörter | Arabs; Foreign Countries; Teacher Education; Colleges; Conferences (Gatherings); Cultural Pluralism; Arabic; English; Language Usage; Experience; Native Language; Israel |
Abstract | Purpose: Conferences, while central to academic endeavors, are an understudied research site. This purpose of this study is to describe the experience of an Arab Israeli teachers' college in hosting a large international academic conference on multiculturalism, conducted entirely in English. Most of the academic staff and all of the students are Arabic speakers. This added a layer of challenge for all our faculty and students. Design/methodology/approach: This reflective, retroactive and descriptive case study builds on the above points. It is a reflective "case story" told by the college head. Findings: This paper describes the benefits and growth experienced by each of the involved parties, which resulted in a changing academic culture and new academic self-confidence and vision for all concerned. This paper also details weaknesses and opportunities missed. Envisioning, planning and bringing to fruition this conference was a crucible experience for the college, enhancing our multicultural understanding, learning and commitment. Originality/value: This reflective description offers an original perspective on multiculturalism through the lens of an international conference hosted by an academic institution where the native language is not English. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2024/1/01 |