Cultural Awareness and Competency Development in Higher Education (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781522521457)

As the world becomes more globalized, student populations in university settings will continue to grow in diversity. To ensure students develop the cultural competence to adapt to new environments, universities and colleges must develop policies and programs to aid in the progression of cultural acceptance and understanding. Cultural Awareness and Competency Development in Higher Education is an essential reference book on the latest literature regarding multiculturalism in colleges and universities, focusing on administration and faculty implementation of culturally-aware curriculum to support the development of students' global competence. Featuring extensive coverage on a range of topics including social constructivism, co-curricular learning, and inclusive pedagogy, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the inclusion of culturally diverse curriculums in higher education.

Author: Lynda Leavitt
ISBN-10: 1522521453
ISBN-13: 9781522521457
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 02/08/2017
Pages: 444
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.89lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d