Trying to Help: A Consideration of how Non-Aboriginal Educators Working Among First Nations Populations may be Particularly Susceptible to the Effects of Culture Shock.
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2007-09
Authors
Frost, Grant G.
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Abstract
A review of a variety of literature related to the topic of culture shock was carried out.
This information, including such things as models, definitions, causes and cures was then
considered in light of literature and personal reflection on teaching in First Nations
communities as a non-Native educator. Evidence is provided to support the notion that
non-Native teachers working among Aboriginal populations may be very susceptible to
the onset of culture shock. Recommendations are made based on this evidence for teacher
educators, teacher sojourners, and First Nations communities.
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Ethnopsychology , Cross-cultural orientation , Educational anthropology , Aboriginal peoples , First Nations , Attitudes , Culture shock , Psychology , Teachers , Canada , Education , Indigenous peoples