Conference Papers

Bridge the gap: Cross cultural exchange project between North Texas State University and the Hong Kong Institute of Education

Title:
Bridge the gap: Cross cultural exchange project between North Texas State University and the Hong Kong Institute of Education
Authors:
- Lyon, Philip Edward
Year Published:
1999
Conference:
International Conference on Teacher Education 1999: Teaching Effectiveness and Teacher Development in the New Century (1999: The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, China)
Education Categories:
- E Special Education
  - EG Inclusive Education
- P Social Context of Education
  - PB Comparative Education
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
This paper will describe a project that was designed to encourage dialogue and exchange between students taking courses in Special Education at the University of North Texas and The Hong Kong Institute of Education via the Internet. The project was designed for the to develop a peer mentoring relationship sharing their experiences, increasing their cultural awareness, and examining their philosophy. Information will be presented on the manner in which the project was designed. Details of the mechanics of the project, samples of the exchanges and the evaluation of the project as well as future plans will be presented.
Note:
Paper presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education 1999: Teaching Effectiveness and Teacher Development in the New Century
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Conference Papers
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/c3bc2176
Entry Date:
2016-01-07