Dr. Shaikh Kashefa Anjum

Abstract:
In an increasingly interconnected and diverse world, education systems must prepare learners to engage with a variety of cultures in meaningful and respectful ways. Cross-cultural learning enables individuals to understand, appreciate, and navigate cultural differences and similarities. Teacher educators play a critical role in shaping the attitudes, competencies, and practices of future teachers toward inclusive and culturally responsive education. This conceptual paper explores the meaning and significance of cross-cultural learning, reviews existing scholarly work, and proposes a framework for fostering cross-cultural understanding through teacher education. The article argues that equipping teacher educators with the skills, values, and dispositions for intercultural competence is essential for promoting empathy, global citizenship, and social harmony in classrooms and communities.