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About the Editor Contributors Preface PART I: INTERNATIONALIZING THE CURRICULUM Chapter 1. Internationalizing Family Science Programs: A Spherical Expansion of Inclusive Perspectives (Shi-Ruei Sherry Fang, Teresa McDowell, and Christina Holland) Educational Institutions and Family Studies Programs Faculty Engagement and Development Case Example: Developing Faculty Multicultural Competence Research Teaching Practices and Curriculum Case Example: Discovering International Influences Student Body Case Example: Dialogue Group Conclusion Chapter 2. Cultural Lessons in Sexuality: Comparison of Parent-Child Communication Styles in Three Cultures (Carol Anderson Darling and Stacy N. Howard) Costa Rica Finland United States Teaching Methodology Research Methodology Results Discussion Chapter 3. How Big Is the Penguin?: Designing and Teaching a Course in Comparative Family Policy (Steven K. Wisensale) The Academic Setting Objectives and Course Content Classroom Exercises The Selection and Use of Learning Materials Course Projects Grading and Evaluating Students Measuring Pedagogical Effectiveness Suggestions and Guidelines Chapter 4. Breaking Down Cultural Barriers: An Evaluation of Cultural Competence Training for Family, Youth, and Community Science Educators (Lisa A. Guion and Lamont A. Flowers) Background Cultural Competence Building Cultural Competence Training Evaluation Methodology Results Conclusion Chapter 5. The Cultural Transformation Model: Promoting Cultural Competence Through International Study Experiences (Sylvia M. Asay, Maha N. Younes, and Tami James Moore) Research Strategy The Cultural Transformation Model: Phases I-V Discussion Conclusion Chapter 6. Global Ecology Instructional Model: An Application for the Study of Families in an International Context (Mozhdeh B. Bruss, Barbara J. Frazier, and Eileen Buckley) Background Purpose Context Theoretical Foundations Learning Objectives Learning Activities Critical Elements of the GEI Model Model Outcomes Chapter 7. The Fulbright Programs Model for Teaching and Learning About International Families (Maria E. Canabal) Fulbright Scholar Program Fulbright Educational Partnership Program Discussion and Recommendations Appendix: Participants’ Report Chapter 8. Teaching Family Sciences in Ecuador (Paul L. Schvaneveldt and Bron Ingoldsby) Case Example: Casa Grande Human Ecology The Curriculum Discussion PART II: TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Chapter 9. Teaching About Ethnic Families Using Student Group Presentations (Sylvia Niehuis) Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale Procedure The Teaching Strategy’s Effectiveness Conclusion Chapter 10. Affirmation Book Project: Impacting Diversity, Literacy, and Collaboration (Melinda K. Swafford, Rebekah A. Thomas, and Sue Bailey) Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale Procedure Assessing Effectiveness Conclusion Chapter 11. Creating an Electronic Portfolio to Integrate Multiculturism in Teaching Family Economics (Anita M. Subramaniam) Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale Procedure Examples Assessing Student Performance Chapter 12. Communicating Across Preferences: A Comparative Family Systems Example (Ann Creighton-Zollar) Purpose, Objectives, and Ratio

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