Abstract
This paper examines the defined charisms of an international field placement, the connection of those gifts with the culture and faith of participating preservice teaching candidates and investigates candidates’ reflections of teaching persona and self-efficacy fostered by an international teaching experience. Launched in 2010, the ELISA (English Leaners in Specialized Atmosphere) program was intended to provide opportunities for preservice candidates to cultivate global classroom perspectives and culturally relevant teaching. As the partnership between the University and pilot schools in Gaming, Austria strengthened, the education faculty began to identify that something deeper was occurring. Participants in the field placements were not only developing pedagogy but connecting their faith to their reflective practice and teaching.Keywords: charism, study abroad, preservice teaching candidates, culturally relevant teaching
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