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Cross-Cultural Education Studies

2025 Vol.1 No.1

Article Article ID: 100727 1–12

Bridging Ethnic Psychology and Second Language Acquisition: A Comparative Study of Emotional Intelligence and Grit in Chinese and Indonesian Learners

by Shuhong Li, Xiaowei Zhang

257 (Abstract) 269 (Download) PDF

June 2025, DOI: 10.63385/cces.v1i1.134

Abstract:With the deepening of cross-national exchange, the significance of ethnic psychology and its interdisciplinary applications has become increasingly evident. Ethnic psychology, which examines the psychological traits and behavioral patterns shaped by distinct cultural contexts, provides valuable insights into how learners from different backgrounds engage in second language acquisition. This study ... More >>
Article Article ID: 100734 13–29

Creativity in Standardized Systems: Sub-Creation as Pedagogical Resistance

by Roberto Fracchia

226 (Abstract) 201 (Download) PDF

June 2025, DOI: 10.63385/cces.v1i1.142

Abstract:This study examines how J.R.R. Tolkien's theory of sub-creation can address contemporary creativity constraints in education, using Japan's failed yutori-kyoiku reforms and Italy's struggles with standardized assessment as comparative cases. The research asks: How can structured imaginative engagement provide culturally responsive alternatives to institutional creativity deficits? Using qualitativ... More >>
Article Article ID: 100738 30–48

Cultural Diversity in Academic Motivation: Universality and Model Complexity

by Dirk Tempelaar

384 (Abstract) 197 (Download) PDF

June 2025, DOI: 10.63385/cces.v1i1.146

Abstract:This contribution centres on two interconnected conjectures. The first posits that motivational—and the way we model what influences motivation— can be significantly enhanced by integrating the concept of growth orientation. This integration enables to connect growth mindset frameworks and motivational theories through straightforward antecedent-consequence models. The second conjecture is that si... More >>
Article Article ID: 100752 49–62

English Teachers Promoting Intercultural Awareness in Multilingual Context of Indonesian Pesantren

by Ahmad Madkur

295 (Abstract) 239 (Download) PDF

June 2025, DOI: 10.63385/cces.v1i1.162

Abstract:The growing recognition of English as a global language has positioned intercultural awareness as an essential dimension of English language teaching. Within this perspective, teaching English is not limited to the mastery of linguistic forms but extends to preparing learners to negotiate cultural diversity, critically reflect on values, and engage meaningfully in multilingual and multicultural in... More >>
Article Article ID: 100762 63–76

Internationalization of Higher Education and Immigration Policies: Reframing the Ethics of International Student Mobility in East Africa

by Tibelius Amutuhaire

257 (Abstract) 209 (Download) PDF

June 2025, DOI: 10.63385/cces.v1i1.172

Abstract:The mobility of higher education students within Africa has expanded considerably in recent years, raising urgent questions about the ethics of international education. This paper critically examines the ethical dimensions of international student mobility in East Africa, with emphasis on Uganda, a major and growing regional educational regional hub. Drawing on theoretical orientations from critic... More >>

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