Open Access11: “Heritage Rocks”: Principles and Best Practices of Effective Intercultural Teaching and Learning
Author(s) -
Frederick Peter,
James Mary
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2007.tb00481.x
Subject(s) - multiculturalism , pedagogy , institution , intercultural relations , intercultural communication , intercultural learning , cultural heritage , sociology , psychology , political science , social science , law
This portrayal of the intercultural teaching/learning culture and classroom stories at one fully multicultural institution, Heritage University, itself reflecting many diverse “heritages,” provides a glimpse into the faces of the future of higher education in America. We offer several examples and a synthesis of the principles and best practices of effective intercultural teaching and learning, with the intention of helping other institutions move intercultural education from the margins to the “center,” thereby preparing both teachers and learners for effective intercultural learning and living in the 21st century.