| Title: |
Fostering Global Awareness through University, School, and Community Partnerships |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Clementine Msengi; Roslin Growe |
| Source: |
International Research and Review. 2025 14(2):19-29. |
| Availability: |
Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars. Administration Building Rooms 148 & 150, 5500 University Parkway, California State University, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Tel: 909-537-5018; Fax: 909-537-7458; e-mail: staff@phibetadelta.org; Web site: http://www.phibetadelta.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Global Approach; Middle School Students; College Students; Foreign Students; Community Involvement; Partnerships in Education; Multicultural Education; Student Attitudes; Cultural Awareness; Intercultural Communication; Program Effectiveness |
| Geographic Terms: |
Texas |
| ISSN: |
2167-8669 |
| Abstract: |
With globalization as a focal point in the United States and encouraged in our educational system, the significance of intercultural competence has been amplified. To advance this concept among middle school students, international university students, and the local community, a partnership was formed to offer an international awareness program accompanied by a multicultural curriculum. This notion was developed into a study with the intent of promoting intercultural competence among middle school students by establishing relationships with international university students. In a survey, middle school students were assessed at the end of the project to determine how well they felt supported engaging in different activities and how comfortable they were networking with international students. Interviews with international students and observation notes recorded by program coordinators reported various benefits of fostering recognition and respect between different cultures. A significant research finding confirms the potential for strengthening of intercultural competence skills of middle school students through engagement with international university students. An implication of the study is that not only middle school students but also students at all grade levels should respect, recognize, and acknowledge the value of international global relationships. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1484769 |
| Database: |
ERIC |