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Beyond Institutional Culture Shock

Authors: Abby Porter, Danielle Bus, Lara M. Ravitch, Britt Renee Johnson

When joining an IEP, new faculty often are overwhelmed and may face culture shock even when teaching in their own country. How can program administrators address these differences and reduce institutional culture shock to increase instructor effectiveness?

Research Interests

Additional research interests include: second language (L2) literacy, L2 assessment, teacher training and evaluation, and sociolinguistics.

Abby Porter Mack

Abigail is a language educator with over nine years of experience in the field. Her work has ranged from working in public schools, private corporations, community-based settings, and in higher education. In daily interactions with students and professionals, Abby strives to push thinking forward, making classes and programs rigorous yet joyful so that students and colleagues can meet their academic and professional goals.

Abby Porter Mack

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Abby Porter Mack

Beyond Institutional Culture Shock

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Abby Porter Mack

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