Abstract
his qualitative study endeavored to examine higher education faculty members’
understanding of international mindedness and intercultural competence and
sought their views on professional development programs competency in evolving
an internationally minded stance. The focus of this study was on international
mindedness because in the current era of globalization, it has become imperative
to inculcate world mindedness in students and to prepare them for global
citizenship. Data were collected through in-depth individual interviews held with
eight faculty members teaching at two higher education institutions in Karachi,
Pakistan. Dominant findings demonstrated that most participants had limited
insight regarding the concepts and that these were applied minimally in their
current teaching practices. Although, lauding an international minded approach,
most participants considered understanding of local cultures more relevant
before moving on to international visions. Participating faculty also reflected
that there was lack of professional development and that for understanding local
and international dynamics, specialized education programs were an important
factor. The study concluded with implications for professional growth platforms to
foster global mindedness in educators in order for them to promote international
mindedness in students.
Zehra Habib. (2018) International Mindedness and Intercultural Competence: Perceptions of Pakistani Higher Education Faculty, Journal of Education and Educational Development, volume 5, 5.1.
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