Short-term study abroad and intercultural sensitivity: A pilot study

Intercultural Competence Comparative Analysis of Two Developmental Models – Related to Developmental Levels/Stages

“…This is a kind of superficial relationship, which is also confirmed by the fact that it is most notable in the first two weeks. (Anderson et al, 2006). Similarly, in the case of the RICA model, it may be assumed that in such a study abroad program the first level is not present in practice, since a person who participates in a foreign study program can no longer be at RICA's first, PreContact level.…”

“…It is an attempt to explain why people react differently to cultural experiences. Based on cognitive psychological foundations and constructivism (Anderson et al, 2006), it is a theoretical construction. The model is a descriptive explanation of the experience-based observations in changes of sensitivity to intercultural differences.…”

“…Individuals do not have to complete a level to move to the next level on the scale. As the individual score increases on the IDI scale, the closer it is to the culture from an ethnorelative point of view (Anderson et al, 2006). The IDI quantitative scale simplifies measurement of issues related to the DMIS model and can be easily and quickly reproduced anywhere.…”

Short-term International Experience (STIE) and Students’ Understanding of Quality Early Childhood Service Provision

“…However shorter experiences have also been demonstrated to have impact. Anderson, Lawton, Rexeisen, & Hubbard (2006) demonstrated improvements in cross-cultural sensitivity in US students who spent 6 weeks in Europe and the UK. These changes were demonstrated 4 weeks after the completion of the international study.…”

An Examination of Pre-service Agricultural Science Teachers’ Interest and Participation in International Experiences: Motivations and Barriers

“…Hunter (2004) pointed to the need for globally competent citizens. It is essential that schools prepare students to be successful when interacting with people of cultures other than their own (Anderson, Lawton, Rexeisen, & Hubbard, 2006). Harder, Bruening, Graham, and Drueckhammer (2009) reported that global and cultural competencies are a competitive advantage for both students and professionals.…”