Internationalizing the curriculum in teacher education
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2000
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Neville, Michael William
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The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a need to internationalize the curriculum, i.e. develop a more multicultural and global focus, in teacher education programs at the University of Victoria. Students in the professional year of the elementary school program and faculty members, both professors and sessional instructors, in the Faculty of Education were surveyed. The results suggested that there were many pre-service teachers who were concerned about the global issues that they will encounter as teachers and would like to see a more global, multicultural, and international perspective in their training. Many are interested in traveling and possibly teaching abroad and would like information on employment opportunities overseas. Faculty members are also aware of the many issues that the world faces on a global scale and would like to see a broader, more international focus in teacher education programs.