This qualitative case study examines the role of international youth literature in enhancing the English language learning and global competence of Chinese university students. Through engaging in meaningful literacy activities, this study reveals the potential of a critical-global-literacies-based approach to foster cultural sensitivity and…

By the year 2023, most children attending public school in the United States will be of a minority race (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2013). However, 80% of the teachers in public schools are White (Musu, 2019). Student identity (race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, cultural/linguistic, disability, gender identity/expression, and…

This paper explores empathy, humanism, and mindfulness in regard to multicultural and social justice counseling competence. An overview of each concept is provided along with theoretical convergences with multiculturalism, and relevant research is presented. Findings based on theory and research indicate that a humanistic stance, empathy, and…