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A MICHIGAN TEACHER TRAINING titleTeachers are often in the forefront of todays crosscultural contact, whether in the language classroom or in the K12 or university/college classroom, but they are not always prepared to handle the various issues that can arise in terms of crosscultural communication. The intent of this book is to make education in crosscultural awareness accessible to a broad range of teachers working in a variety of educational settings.Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom attempts to balance theory and practice for preservice and inservice teachers in general education programs or in ESL/EFL, bilingual, and foreign language teacher training programs, as well as crosscultural awareness workshops. This book is unique in that it combines theory with a wide range of experiential activities and projects designed to actively engage users in the process of understanding different aspects of crosscultural awareness. The goals of the book are to help readers: expand cultural awareness of ones own culture and that of others achieve a deeper understanding of what culture is and the relationship between culture and language acquire the ability to observe behaviors in order to draw conclusions based on observation rather than preconceptions understand and implement observations of cultural similarities and differences develop an attitude of tolerance toward cultural differences and move away from the single story. The new edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a Suggested Projects section in each chapter. This section provides opportunities for users of the text to explore in greater depth an area and topic of interest. It also includes even more Critical Incidentsbrief descriptions of events that depict some element or elements of cultural differences, miscommunication, or culture clash. Critical Incidents develop users ability to analyze and understand how multiple perspectives of the same situation are rooted in differing culturally influenced beliefs, behaviors, norms of interaction, and worldviews.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom'? A: The book focuses on enhancing cross-cultural awareness among teachers in various educational settings, particularly in language classrooms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Andrea DeCapua.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the second edition of 'Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 360 pages.
- Q: When was 'Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom' published? A: The book was published on January 28, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for both pre-service and in-service teachers? A: Yes, the book is designed for both pre-service and in-service teachers in general education and language training programs.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include cultural awareness, the relationship between culture and language, and understanding cultural similarities and differences.
- Q: Does the second edition include additional resources? A: Yes, the new edition includes a Suggested Projects section in each chapter for deeper exploration of topics.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: The intended audience includes teachers, educators, and trainers working in ESL/EFL, bilingual, and foreign language education.