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Glenda W. Crawford, Deborah T. Long, and Bird B. Stasz
This article describes a Cross-Cultural Professional Development Model designed for
teacher preparation at the higher-education level in Tajikistan as
part of a larger PEAKS initiative (Partnership, Education, and
Knowledge Strengthening in Central Asia). Implemented with
teacher educators in Tajikistan by a small team from Elon University
in the U.S., its uniqueness and potential impact for sustainable
educational reform lie in four areas:
Interactive seminars shaped around essential and universally shared questions
with a concerted effort to honor the traditions and beliefs of the
past while envisioning new theories of teaching and learning.
The modeling of active participation in and critical analyses of student-centered
learning experiences.
The realistic consideration of local needs and availability of resources.
The use of
technology to support communication across differing cultures and
languages.
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Cross-Cultural Professional Development for Teacher Preparation: A Model for Sustainable Change