Description
About the Author
Kenneth Cushner is associate dean of Student Life and Intercultural Affairs in the Kent State University College and Graduate School of Education. He is a frequent contributor to the professional development of educators through consulting, writing, workshops, and travel programming. Ken is author or co-author of numerous such books and articles, including Human Diversity in Education: An Integrative Approach, 4th ed. and Intercultural Interactions: A Practical Guide, 2nd ed..
Reviews
International educators frequently seek intercultural competence as an outcome of study abroad. What this involves is developing in the sojourners a mindset of global knowledge, a skillset for interactions, and a heartset of respectful curiosity. Ken Cushner takes us on a journey where we can experience such approaches to study abroad through both his stories as well as his academic insights. He exemplifies putting 'theory into practice' as he illustrates for the leaders of travel adventures the warm reality and meaningful challenges they will face. For the students or participants on study abroad, his conceptual frameworks provide a substantive new way to view their impending experience. And for the interculturalist, his perspective reveals the underlying structure of the seemingly effortless experience of other cultures. He indeed shows the reader the way to develop intercultural competence. -- Janet Bennett, director, Intercultural Communication Institute
Cushner examines the development of intercultural competence through various dimensions of student travel. He explores such issues as cross-cultural orientation, trip planning and preparation, and intercultural adjustment, drawing on his own experiences organizing and leading international and intercultural education programs. * Reference and Research Book News, February 2005 *
Kenneth Cushner's activities in international education have been extensive. He has done research, has taught in other countries, has participated in the development of international curricula, and has led groups of students to many different countries. Ican think of no better person to guide educators, and their students, through the challenges and benefits of international travellll -- Dr. Richard Brislin, College of Business Administration, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Kenneth Cushner's activities in international education have been extensive. He has done research, has taught in other countries, has participated in the development of international curricula, and has led groups of students to many different countries. I can think of no better person to guide educators, and their students, through the challenges and benefits of international travel -- Dr. Richard Brislin, College of Business Administration, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Book Information
ISBN 9781578861545
Author Kenneth Cushner
Format Paperback
Page Count 172
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Education
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 225mm * 169mm * 13mm