Integrating digital cultural detective games with social emotional learning to foster cultural sensitivity and intercultural empathy among kindergarten teachers: a mixed-methods study

This study demonstrates that incorporating digital cultural detective games into SEL can effectively improve cultural sensitivity and intercultural empathy among bilingual kindergarten teachers in China. The findings highlight the potential of innovative digital games in cultural training programs to promote essential social and emotional competencies and intercultural communication skills. Future research is recommended to investigate the long-term effects and applicability of this approach in various educational contexts and with different populations.