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2025 Vol.1 No.1


Cross-Cultural Education Studies

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5 articles

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

Shuhong Li, Xiaowei Zhang

Cross-Cultural Education Studies · 1–12 · 10.63385/cces.v1i1.134

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 di

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Creativity in Standardized Systems: Sub-Creation as Pedagogical Resistance

Roberto Fracchia

Cross-Cultural Education Studies · 13–29 · 10.63385/cces.v1i1.142

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 responsi

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Cultural Diversity in Academic Motivation: Universality and Model Complexity

Dirk Tempelaar

Cross-Cultural Education Studies · 30–48 · 10.63385/cces.v1i1.146

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 straightf

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English Teachers Promoting Intercultural Awareness in Multilingual Context of Indonesian Pesantren

Ahmad Madkur

Cross-Cultural Education Studies · 49–62 · 10.63385/cces.v1i1.162

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 o

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

Tibelius Amutuhaire

Cross-Cultural Education Studies · 63–76 · 10.63385/cces.v1i1.172

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 edu

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