Ending White Saviorism in Study Abroad. (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nordmeyer, Kristjane; Bedera, Nicole; Teig, Trisha
• Is Part Of: Contexts. Volume 15:Number 4(2016:Autumn)
• Page Start: 78
• Page End: 79
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: teaching and learning -- pedagogy -- study abroad -- model country learning; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- United States -- Periodicals; United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; 301.05
• DOI: 10.1177/1536504216685131
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-5042

Abstract

To get the most out of study abroad experiences, the authors argue that students must engage with what other countries are doing right in their approaches to social problems, rather than arrive ready to "help, " correct, or critique the host country.