...) acculturation model and Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) ecological systems theory. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 refugee mothers from Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq in regional Australia to explore their engagement with their children’s school and their adaptation to Australian culture. Findings...

... characteristics of African American families and culture. This study aimed to explore whether and how these characteristics shape college choice for these students. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six, first-year African American students at an urban...

...Tiare Gonzalez-Vidal; Paul Moore Purpose The professional experiences of teachers of languages and cultures, along with the learning experiences of their students, are embedded in educational contexts, which themselves are informed, and constrained, by national language policies. This study aims...

... is also a significant factor. Australia has an intermediate score in uncertainty avoidance, which promotes a culture of moderate open-mindedness and acceptance of different views and behaviours. However, in some Middle Eastern societies, for instance, Iraq with high uncertainty avoidance score, cultural...

...Shuling Yang; Natalia A. Ward; Emily Hayden Purpose Naming practices reflect culture, language and identity considerations. This study aims to explore Chinese American naming choices, revealing nuanced and complex linguistic, cultural and pragmatic considerations for teachers of literacy...

... BPSTs’ ability to create lessons that are reflective of identity and diversity inclusive of culture, language, immigration and LGBTQ+. Originality/value For some time now, researchers have examined how teacher education programs should include opportunities to interrogate preservice teachers' own...

... education and curriculum that meets students’ cultural, linguistic and academic needs (Aronson, 2016 ; Bondy et al., 2013 ; Cochran-Smith et al., 2009 ; Dover, 2013 ; Picower, 2011). While several participants had to follow strict pacing guides, they first struggled to alter...

...Kay E. Sanders; Monica Molgaard; Mari Shigemasa Purpose This study aims to examine the interplay between culturally relevant materials, child racial ethnic classroom composition and positive emotional climate in regard to high levels of peer play in low-income, urban preschools located in African...

...Rosna Awang-Hashim; Rajaletchumi Thaliah; Amrita Kaur Purpose The cross-cultural significance of autonomy within self-determination theory is divisive on universal significance. This paper aims to report a sequential exploratory mixed methods study conducted to construct and validate a scale...

...Latoya Anderson Pierce Purpose This paper includes a proposed model for working with diverse students both in the classroom and as faculty mentors. This paper aims to provide guidelines on creating a collaborative learning community, helping students engage in cultural self-awareness and mentoring...

... understanding. The purpose of this paper is to explore mathematical language as a tool that transcends cultural lines. Design/methodology/approach This study has used a case study approach. The data relevant to the study were collected using participant observations, video recordings of classroom...

... to come to terms with the sustainability of Islamic art, and its position with respect to Islamic civilization. Originality/value – The paper concludes that Islamic art is sustained and defined by means of a unique catalyzing ethos responsible for Islamic civilizational culture that is altogether...

...Nikleia Eteokleous Purpose This study seeks to evaluate the application of a social‐virtual curriculum delivered through in‐classroom and web‐based activities, aiming to develop youth's social‐cultural skills, cultural competency and multicultural awareness. Specifically, the study evaluates...

...Ahmad Raza; Hasan Murad; Ashraf Kayani Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore different cultural dimensions of the learning climate at a business school located at Lahore, Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach This paper reports the result of an empirical study of the learning climate...

...Jonathan A.J. Wilson Purpose Multiculturalism and diversity are both evident and encouraged in the UK. However, this paper highlights evidence pointing towards the passive and sporadic transmission of unifying values – especially prevalent when interacting with individuals across cultures...

...Timothy Teo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the cross‐cultural validity of the technology acceptance measure for pre‐service teachers (TAMPST) on a Malaysian sample. Design/methodology/approach A total of 193 pre‐service teachers from a Malaysian university completed a survey...

...M.O. Aburime; J.O. Uhomoibhi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine and report on the impact of technology and culture on home economics and nutrition science education in developing countries with a focus on Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach Globally and most especially...

...Wanjira Kinuthia Purpose While there is significant existing literature on learner analysis in instructional design and separately in cultural issues in education, these two areas are rarely examined in tandem. This paper aims to bring these two areas together. Design/methodology/approach...

...Prem Ramburuth; Massimiliano Tani Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse similarities and differences in perceptions of learning among students from diverse cultural backgrounds, using the responses of 2,200 undergraduate students surveyed at an Australian University. Design...

... is to explore various ways in which both teacher‐education programs and general schools can integrate diversity issues into literacy teaching and learning. The paper undertakes this exploration on the basis of Gollnick and Chinn's cultural‐identity model and of weblog‐technology use. Design/methodology...