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Navigating Cross-Cultural Dilemmas in Teacher Preparation: Lived Experiences of an International Faculty Member in the US
Jamie Hsu Kim
Qiang Cheng
Shaoan Zhang
Abstract
While existing research often centers on general faculty experiences, few studies explore how international faculty
navigate classroom challenges and develop resilience through reflective practice. This qualitative single-case study
investigates the lived experience of an international faculty member teaching in teacher education program at a U.S.
research university. Guided by three research questions, the study examines the major difficulty he faced in preparing
preservice teachers, the strategies he employed to construct resilience, and how this resilience influenced his identity
development. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and blog reflections. Findings highlight persistent issues
with teacher candidates’ professional dispositions as a central challenge. The participant drew on reflective practice to
address these challenges, build resilience, and reshape his professional identity. The study underscores the critical role of
reflection in connecting resilience to identity and affirms the importance of professional dispositions in teacher
preparation. It also illustrates the unique contributions international faculty bring to teacher education.
Qiang Cheng
Shaoan Zhang
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30845/ijhss.vol15p19
Article History:
Received: 15 April 2025 | Accepted: 18 June 2025 | Published: 24 June 2025
Reviewer(s):
Dr. Hennades Tabe, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4910-8659; Phone: +27 71 776 0073.
Email: [email protected] Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Anwar, Institute of Education, University of Sargodha, Pakistan; ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001- 8414-5888; Phone: +92 336 775 0500
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Anwar, Institute of Education, University of Sargodha, Pakistan; ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001- 8414-5888; Phone: +92 336 775 0500
Email: [email protected]
Address for Correspondence:
Qiang Cheng, Associate Professor of Elementary Education, Department
of Teacher Education, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848,
University, MS 38677.
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