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Integrating Intercultural Communication Competence Into Entrepreneurially-Minded Online Discussions, Lisa Bosman, Bhavana Kotla, Carolina Cuesta, Neeraj Duhan Apr 2022

Integrating Intercultural Communication Competence Into Entrepreneurially-Minded Online Discussions, Lisa Bosman, Bhavana Kotla, Carolina Cuesta, Neeraj Duhan

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Abstract: The continued rise of the global economy, especially during COVID-19, has required stakeholders, including higher education, to think more strategically about preparing future university graduates with intercultural skill development. This study contributes to the literature by showing one approach whereby faculty can integrate intercultural communication competence into the STEM classroom via entrepreneurially-minded online discussions (a form of information literacy). This semester-long study applied a mixed methods approach. First, students participated in five online discussions, which were analyzed qualitatively to identify themes and patterns. Second, at the end of the semester, after completing the online discussions, students responded to a …


Issues And Challenges Facing Supervision Of Secondary Education In Nigeria In The 21st Century, Yusuf Suleiman, Nike Yetunde Sidikat Ijaya, Mustapha Adam Ishola, Okwara Uche Joshua Sep 2020

Issues And Challenges Facing Supervision Of Secondary Education In Nigeria In The 21st Century, Yusuf Suleiman, Nike Yetunde Sidikat Ijaya, Mustapha Adam Ishola, Okwara Uche Joshua

Journal of Educational Leadership in Action

Supervision of secondary education in the 21st century has raised deep concern among relevant stakeholders in educational industry as decline in the quality of education in the nation’s school system could be attributed to ineffective supervision. Thus, the paper examined issues and challenges associated with supervision of secondary education in the 21st century. The concept of supervision was examined taking into cognizance the basic principles, types, purpose and supervision process consecutively. Specifically, various models such as integrative model, discrimination model and systems approach model of supervision were used to justify the importance of supervision. Issues and challenges facing the …


Teaching In The 21st Century: Perspectives From A Catholic University Partnership, Barbara Stacy Rieckhoff Ph.D., Roxanne Farwick Owens Ph.D., Brenda Kraber Ed.D. Jun 2018

Teaching In The 21st Century: Perspectives From A Catholic University Partnership, Barbara Stacy Rieckhoff Ph.D., Roxanne Farwick Owens Ph.D., Brenda Kraber Ed.D.

Journal of Catholic Education

The 21st Century Learning Collaborative Initiative was a project designed to understand the role of blended learning in conjunction with the development of a community of practice to support the goals of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in providing engaging teaching and learning. This initiative was part of a foundation grant provided to a large Midwestern urban university in collaboration with area Catholic schools. One purpose of this two-year grant was to continue the university and its College of Education’s commitment to Catholic schools by encouraging and supporting a pedagogical shift through the use of blended learning to engage …