This book is a narrative inquiry that focuses on four participating Chinese teacher candidates’ cross-cultural learning in Canada and stories of induction in Southwest China.
Ju Huang is Associate Professor in the Faculty of International Studies and Instructor for Teacher Education and English as a Foreign Language programs at Southwest University, China.
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Teacher Education and Induction From a Cross-cultural Perspective.- Chapter 3. What teachers can learn Research Methodology.- Chapter 4. Never Lose the Initial Aspiration不忘初心: Shan’s Narratives.- Chapter 5. Contemplating an Exit: Siyuan’s Narratives.- Chapter 6. Connecting Teaching to Daily Life: Hailiang’s Narratives.- Chapter 7. “Pursuit to be an Excellent Teacher”: Weiguo’s Narrative.- Chapter 8. Discussion of the Cross-Cultural Experiences and Chinese Teachers’ Induction.- Chapter 9. Educational and Societal Implications of the Cross-Cultural and Induction Experience.- Chapter 10. Conclusion.