Effective teaching in the multicultural business classroom

P R Woods; P J Jordan; A C Troth; Don Kerr; R Loudoun

doi:10.1300/J066v17n04_03

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Effective teaching in the multicultural business classroom

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Effective teaching in the multicultural business classroom

P R Woods, P J Jordan, A C Troth, Don Kerr and R Loudoun

Journal of Teaching in International Business, Vol.17(4), pp.27-48

2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1300/J066v17n04_03

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Curriculum and Pedagogy

higher education

multicultural

Universities continue to attract growing numbers of international students, so addressing how teachers deal with cultural diversity in the classroom has become increasingly important. This paper outlines the development of a program aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of teaching a university business course in the multicultural classroom. Initially, data were collected from focus groups comprising international students and experienced teachers. Following these focus groups, the problems experienced by teachers working with international students in business tutorials were further explored by collecting survey data from experienced teachers. These data were then used to develop a training program with the aim of improving the skills of teachers in the multicultural classroom. The training program focused on four broad areas: recognition of different teaching models; communication; improving participation and assessment strategies.

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Title: Effective teaching in the multicultural business classroom
Authors: P R Woods (Author) - Griffith University
P J Jordan (Author) - Griffith University
A C Troth (Author) - Griffith University
Don Kerr (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Business
R Loudoun (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Journal of Teaching in International Business, Vol.17(4), pp.27-48
Publisher: International Business Press
Date published: 2006
DOI: 10.1300/J066v17n04_03
ISSN: 0897-5930
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449625702621
Output Type: Journal article

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