This course is intended, primarily, to inform you about important topics regarding cross-culture work and life through various articles, podcasts, and videos. Your expanded knowledge of those topics can help you in your member care work, and help to acquaint you with valuable, free resources for continued learning and professional development.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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List several important components of pre-field training, specifically related to worker selection, assessment, effectiveness, retention, and reasons for premature departure.
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Discuss aspects and tools for effectiveness of member care during cross-cultural workers' terms of service abroad.
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Recount stories and tools for crisis intervention to cross-cultural workers.
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List reasons, issues, and interventions related to transitions on and off the field of service for various family members.