Making Cross-Cultural Collaboration a Reality for Students and Teachers: The Power of Blended Intensive Programmes

European Education 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jonathan Tritter, Guro W. Øydgard, Yan Zhao, Vesa Nuorva, Pirjo Forss-Pennanen, Cathia Coekaerts, Eelke Pruim, Jildau de Haan, Ingunn Skjesol
DOI: 10.1080/10564934.2025.2600943
Cited by: 2
References: 20

Abstract

This article reports the experience of a team of teachers from four universities in four different countries, that have collaborated to deliver four Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) on international social work. We describe the development and delivery of each BIP and how they informed subsequent iterations. We consider factors that promote or limit opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration, the experiences most valued by students and the implications for academic and administrative staff.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Teacher Education and Leadership Studies Global Education and Multiculturalism Education Practices and Evaluation

Publication details

Journal / source
European Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
58
Issue
1
Pages
44–58
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN