This document discusses a project at the University of Western Australia Business School to foster positive cross-cultural experiences between domestic and Chinese international students. As part of the project, a small group of domestic students and staff will visit a partner university in China to experience the culture and education system first-hand. The goals are to help ease the transition of future Chinese students to UWA, promote understanding of how to support them, develop cross-cultural competencies, and create international business networks. The project aims to measure its impact on the student experience and inform broader internationalization strategies, but faces risks such as limited financial resources and time constraints.
Journal of research in international education 2013-phakiti-239-58abnaking
This document summarizes a study that examines how individual factors beyond English language proficiency, such as motivation, self-efficacy, personal values, and self-regulation, influence English language learning and academic achievement for English as a second language (ESL) international students in Australia. The study uses structural equation modeling to analyze survey data from 341 ESL international students in their final semester of a Foundation Studies program that prepares students for undergraduate university entry. The study finds that motivation, self-regulation, self-efficacy, and English language proficiency are significant factors influencing not only English language learning but also academic achievement. It suggests language teaching and university support should incorporate these personal factors to maximize student learning outcomes.
In spite of the huge impact that internationalization as a concept has on the education sector, teacher education and training inclusive, very few academics and policy makers embark on interrogating its nuances, evolution and implications. Research demonstrates that if faculty members have few international connections, they are unlikely to convey to their students that these are necessary and expected, a situation that makes the next generation to develop even fewer ties to international peers. Similarly, although it is generally assumed that internationalization is a positive thing, there is little research conducted on the attendant challenges and drawbacks. In this paper therefore, the meaning and aspects of internationalization, with respect to teacher education and training are explored and so are the relevant strategies both at home and abroad. Furthermore, the paper focuses on the benefits and challenges associated with internationalization of teacher education and training. Some possible intervention measures to improve on the effectiveness of internationalization of teacher education and training are presented as well.
The document discusses the role of student affairs in a newly established university located in a conflict zone in northern Iraq. It finds that the traditional role of student affairs, which focuses on facilitating extracurricular activities and community building, has been altered due to the difficult socio-economic conditions in the region as a result of war and terrorism. Students at the university expect the student affairs department to help arrange funding like scholarships and jobs rather than advise on non-academic activities, viewing it more as a source of financial aid. The article aims to understand how the traditional role of student affairs is affected in this setting and what roles it should play based on the geo-political and economic conditions of operating in an active conflict zone.
The present study aims at ascertaining the students preference for the foreign destination and what are the factors which influence them to select that particular destination.
This study may help various visa consultancy as a guide that can help them in building their strategies for inviting students to their coaching center and will also help in enhancing the level of awareness among student and may help them to gain a competitive edge over their competitors.
Development+of+South+Korea+-+Final+Paper-+Wynn (2)Wynn Wang, MA
1) South Korea is working to develop itself as a regional educational hub by passing policies to attract foreign students such as the Brain Korea 21 Project, World-Class University Project, and Study Korea 2020 Project.
2) The document analyzes South Korea's efforts from both a world culturalist perspective and a culturalist perspective. From a world culturalist view, policies aim to adopt Western models of education, increase the use of English, and improve global university rankings.
3) However, from a culturalist view, policies also emphasize the Korean government and culture through localized support for international students and strengthened Korean language education to attract students and develop South Korea's position in Asia.
Journal of research in international education 2013-phakiti-239-58abnaking
This document summarizes a study that examines how individual factors beyond English language proficiency, such as motivation, self-efficacy, personal values, and self-regulation, influence English language learning and academic achievement for English as a second language (ESL) international students in Australia. The study uses structural equation modeling to analyze survey data from 341 ESL international students in their final semester of a Foundation Studies program that prepares students for undergraduate university entry. The study finds that motivation, self-regulation, self-efficacy, and English language proficiency are significant factors influencing not only English language learning but also academic achievement. It suggests language teaching and university support should incorporate these personal factors to maximize student learning outcomes.
In spite of the huge impact that internationalization as a concept has on the education sector, teacher education and training inclusive, very few academics and policy makers embark on interrogating its nuances, evolution and implications. Research demonstrates that if faculty members have few international connections, they are unlikely to convey to their students that these are necessary and expected, a situation that makes the next generation to develop even fewer ties to international peers. Similarly, although it is generally assumed that internationalization is a positive thing, there is little research conducted on the attendant challenges and drawbacks. In this paper therefore, the meaning and aspects of internationalization, with respect to teacher education and training are explored and so are the relevant strategies both at home and abroad. Furthermore, the paper focuses on the benefits and challenges associated with internationalization of teacher education and training. Some possible intervention measures to improve on the effectiveness of internationalization of teacher education and training are presented as well.
The document discusses the role of student affairs in a newly established university located in a conflict zone in northern Iraq. It finds that the traditional role of student affairs, which focuses on facilitating extracurricular activities and community building, has been altered due to the difficult socio-economic conditions in the region as a result of war and terrorism. Students at the university expect the student affairs department to help arrange funding like scholarships and jobs rather than advise on non-academic activities, viewing it more as a source of financial aid. The article aims to understand how the traditional role of student affairs is affected in this setting and what roles it should play based on the geo-political and economic conditions of operating in an active conflict zone.
The present study aims at ascertaining the students preference for the foreign destination and what are the factors which influence them to select that particular destination.
This study may help various visa consultancy as a guide that can help them in building their strategies for inviting students to their coaching center and will also help in enhancing the level of awareness among student and may help them to gain a competitive edge over their competitors.
Development+of+South+Korea+-+Final+Paper-+Wynn (2)Wynn Wang, MA
1) South Korea is working to develop itself as a regional educational hub by passing policies to attract foreign students such as the Brain Korea 21 Project, World-Class University Project, and Study Korea 2020 Project.
2) The document analyzes South Korea's efforts from both a world culturalist perspective and a culturalist perspective. From a world culturalist view, policies aim to adopt Western models of education, increase the use of English, and improve global university rankings.
3) However, from a culturalist view, policies also emphasize the Korean government and culture through localized support for international students and strengthened Korean language education to attract students and develop South Korea's position in Asia.
Johnson, moira rising to the challenge of serving international students in c...William Kritsonis
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
This document discusses the need to re-evaluate how postsecondary institutions support international students. It begins by outlining some of the academic, social, and cultural challenges international students face, such as difficulties with language proficiency, cultural adjustment, and feelings of isolation. It then examines some of the services institutions currently provide, such as orientation sessions and counseling, but notes international students underuse these services. Peer support programs are also discussed. The document argues institutions need to shift to viewing international students as an asset rather than requiring them to fully adapt to the existing system. A framework for cultural integration is presented, and it is argued institutions currently operate from a view of "minimization" where their own culture is seen as superior. A more
Establishing a Research Agenda for U.S. Education Abroad - WorksheetCIEE
This session begins with a brief overview of the major trends in contemporary education-abroad research and an assessment of the major methodological and design challenges. We'll briefly look at the major theoretical models that traditionally have informed education-abroad research and conceptual frameworks from related disciplines that may further extend this research. Commonly used instruments are discussed in the context of measuring outcomes. Notable gaps in existing research and needed directions will be discussed. This session will be particularly relevant for both U.S.- and internationally based educators interested in establishing a research agenda for U.S. education abroad.
This document discusses the importance and rationale for integrating global competence and global education into K-12 curricula in the United States. It provides evidence from test rankings, government mandates, frameworks like Common Core that call for students to develop global skills and perspectives, and the practices of high-performing education systems like Singapore's. The document suggests global education can be integrated into any subject area or grade level to help prepare students for a globally connected world.
EUA focus group hosted by the Open University of Catalonia
Barcelona, 19 January 2018.
By Anna-Lena Claeys-Kulik
Policy Coordinator,
European University Association (EUA)
Impact Academy is a school community where strong connections between students, staff, and teachers can be felt. A brief conversation between a student and office manager shows that Impact treats each student as an individual, not just a nameless number. There is a culture of family and community at Impact, where close relationships provide encouragement and motivation for students and teachers in their academic work. Personal connections, rather than impersonal treatment of students, are central to Impact Academy.
The document discusses developing a long-term strategic vision for student equity in higher education in Australia through 2030. It outlines efforts to obtain stakeholder input into the vision, including workshops, roundtables, and an open discussion paper. Over 330 participants have contributed ideas so far. Key themes that have emerged include taking a holistic approach to equity that spans different education sectors, integrating concepts of student and institutional success, and ensuring accountability through evaluation and indicators. Developing the vision will require considering changes to policy, practice, and data collection across the education system.
This document discusses the importance of global learning opportunities for students' education and future success. It argues that global learning needs to be integrated throughout students' learning experiences, including in expanded learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom. These opportunities are well-suited to building global competence through inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. The document recommends policy support for global learning in expanded learning to provide more students engaging opportunities that develop critical skills and prepare them for academic and career success in an increasingly global world.
Keynote Session at the 17th International Conference on the Quality of Education and Training (CIMQUSEF17) – Leaving School Early: Causes, consequences and preventive policies
AFS is a nonprofit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities through student exchange programs to promote greater understanding between cultures. One To World connects students in New York through virtual workshops with international university scholars to learn about different world cultures and global issues. The document provides information on how to get involved with intercultural exchange programs through hosting students, participating in exchanges, advocating for programs in schools, or organizing exchanges. It also asks how classrooms can engage with intercultural opportunities and contacts within their own communities. Contact information is provided for those with additional questions.
This article discusses two major challenges facing public schools: teacher quality and student achievement. It notes that the No Child Left Behind Act has increased pressures around these issues. Specifically, it points out that teacher shortages exist in certain subject areas, especially in urban and rural schools serving low-income students. It also discusses the rise of alternative certification programs to help address these shortages. The article concludes that teacher quality and student achievement are crucial issues that will be profoundly impacted by the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
The document discusses trends in global student mobility from an undergraduate perspective. It notes that Chinese and Saudi Arabian students are growing markets that are more likely to be fully funded at undergraduate levels. The US market has been driven by undergraduates in business disciplines and students following intensive English programs. Younger students are more influenced by social media and require more support services. There is no single solution for sustainable enrollment growth but implementing holistic strategies around technology, partnerships, and research can help make recruitment more responsive.
Global connections - Bordlerless HE and Continuing EducationDon Olcott
This document provides an overview of the changing landscape of international higher education and considerations for universities pursuing global opportunities. It discusses the driving forces behind globalization in higher education such as reduced government funding and increased demand. It also examines trends in cross-border programs and the internal and external dimensions of internationalism for universities. The document outlines challenges such as resistance to distance education globally and factors influencing international student choices. It emphasizes that universities must provide responsive student services and support for socialization, support, and services to effectively engage in the international arena.
1. The document summarizes the author's thesis on how cultural distance influences competence development for students who travel abroad for educational purposes.
2. The author conducted a literature review and empirical research to develop a competence framework consisting of cross-cultural, management, and personal development competencies.
3. The research found that students learn more competencies when traveling to countries with high cultural distance, characterized by different power structures and individualism/collectivism, but the learning process can be hampered by a lack of support and short program durations.
Facilitation across Cultures in the Online Classroom ........................................................................................................ 1
Karen L. Milheim
Too Sweet to be True ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Dr Claas Wegner and Stephanie Ohlberger
Computer-aided Assessment Standardisation for Writing and Oral Presentation Assessments: Design,
Development and Implementation..................................................................................................................................... 26
Dr Voyce Li
Teacher Development: De facto Teacher Leaders for English Language Learners ..................................................... 35
Holly Hansen-Thomas Karen Dunlap, Pat J. Casey and Teresa Starrett
Who am I? Where am I Going? And which Path should I Choose? Developing the Personal and Professional
Identity of Student-Teachers ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Batia Riechman
The Effect of PICTK and TPACK Knowledge on ICT Instructors’ Sense ofEmpowerment ...................................... 48
Noga Magen-Nagar and Orit Avidov-Ungar
Study of Metadiscourse in ESP Articles: A Comparison of English Articles written by Iranian and English Native
Speakers ................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Atena Attarn
Men who Teach and Leave: An Investigation into Factors that Push Men Out of the Classroom............................. 72
Dr Stephen Joseph and Dr W. Marc Jackman
Establishing a Research Agenda for U.S. Education AbroadCIEE
This session begins with a brief overview of the major trends in contemporary education-abroad research and an assessment of the major methodological and design challenges. We'll briefly look at the major theoretical models that traditionally have informed education-abroad research and conceptual frameworks from related disciplines that may further extend this research. Commonly used instruments are discussed in the context of measuring outcomes. Notable gaps in existing research and needed directions will be discussed. This session will be particularly relevant for both U.S.- and internationally based educators interested in establishing a research agenda for U.S. education abroad.
Academic Fraud, Corruption, and Implications for Credential AssessmentGAURAV. H .TANDON
This document discusses the growing problem of academic fraud and corruption around the world. It outlines several forms this takes, including fake transcripts, diplomas from diploma mills, bribery for admissions and degrees, leaked exam questions, and ghostwritten essays. The problem is increasing with globalization and technology. Many countries have major issues, such as 90% of letters of recommendation from China being fake and bribery being common in Russian university admissions. The growth of this fraud threatens the integrity of education credentials and systems.
Udfordringerne som community manager i NGO’er og mindre organisationer er mange. Få overblik over udfordringerne og inspiration til løsninger i dit daglige arbejde som community manager.
KEY TAKE-AWAYS
- Inspiration til din strategi: Sæt retning for dit arbejde på sociale medier
- Tips til at blive bedre til håndværket som community manager
- 20 uundværlige SoMe tools du skal kende
Udfordringerne som community manager i NGO’er og mindre organisationer er mange: Du er grafiker, filmproducer, bogholder og journalist. Blandt andet.
Samtidig er du projektleder og holder styr på mange interessenter på et lavt budget - og oftest intet. Men frem for alt er du spydspids på din organisations digitale kommunikation.
Disse slides er fra vores oplæg på LYNfabrikken til Internet Week 2016, med vores bud på udfordringer og løsninger til dit daglige arbejde + praktiske insights til at blive skarpere på din strategi, kreativitet og ikke mindst håndværket som community manager.
Lavar as mãos com frequência, tomar banho diariamente e escovar os dentes duas vezes ao dia são hábitos básicos de higiene importante para a saúde e bem-estar.
Johnson, moira rising to the challenge of serving international students in c...William Kritsonis
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
This document discusses the need to re-evaluate how postsecondary institutions support international students. It begins by outlining some of the academic, social, and cultural challenges international students face, such as difficulties with language proficiency, cultural adjustment, and feelings of isolation. It then examines some of the services institutions currently provide, such as orientation sessions and counseling, but notes international students underuse these services. Peer support programs are also discussed. The document argues institutions need to shift to viewing international students as an asset rather than requiring them to fully adapt to the existing system. A framework for cultural integration is presented, and it is argued institutions currently operate from a view of "minimization" where their own culture is seen as superior. A more
Establishing a Research Agenda for U.S. Education Abroad - WorksheetCIEE
This session begins with a brief overview of the major trends in contemporary education-abroad research and an assessment of the major methodological and design challenges. We'll briefly look at the major theoretical models that traditionally have informed education-abroad research and conceptual frameworks from related disciplines that may further extend this research. Commonly used instruments are discussed in the context of measuring outcomes. Notable gaps in existing research and needed directions will be discussed. This session will be particularly relevant for both U.S.- and internationally based educators interested in establishing a research agenda for U.S. education abroad.
This document discusses the importance and rationale for integrating global competence and global education into K-12 curricula in the United States. It provides evidence from test rankings, government mandates, frameworks like Common Core that call for students to develop global skills and perspectives, and the practices of high-performing education systems like Singapore's. The document suggests global education can be integrated into any subject area or grade level to help prepare students for a globally connected world.
EUA focus group hosted by the Open University of Catalonia
Barcelona, 19 January 2018.
By Anna-Lena Claeys-Kulik
Policy Coordinator,
European University Association (EUA)
Impact Academy is a school community where strong connections between students, staff, and teachers can be felt. A brief conversation between a student and office manager shows that Impact treats each student as an individual, not just a nameless number. There is a culture of family and community at Impact, where close relationships provide encouragement and motivation for students and teachers in their academic work. Personal connections, rather than impersonal treatment of students, are central to Impact Academy.
The document discusses developing a long-term strategic vision for student equity in higher education in Australia through 2030. It outlines efforts to obtain stakeholder input into the vision, including workshops, roundtables, and an open discussion paper. Over 330 participants have contributed ideas so far. Key themes that have emerged include taking a holistic approach to equity that spans different education sectors, integrating concepts of student and institutional success, and ensuring accountability through evaluation and indicators. Developing the vision will require considering changes to policy, practice, and data collection across the education system.
This document discusses the importance of global learning opportunities for students' education and future success. It argues that global learning needs to be integrated throughout students' learning experiences, including in expanded learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom. These opportunities are well-suited to building global competence through inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. The document recommends policy support for global learning in expanded learning to provide more students engaging opportunities that develop critical skills and prepare them for academic and career success in an increasingly global world.
Keynote Session at the 17th International Conference on the Quality of Education and Training (CIMQUSEF17) – Leaving School Early: Causes, consequences and preventive policies
AFS is a nonprofit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities through student exchange programs to promote greater understanding between cultures. One To World connects students in New York through virtual workshops with international university scholars to learn about different world cultures and global issues. The document provides information on how to get involved with intercultural exchange programs through hosting students, participating in exchanges, advocating for programs in schools, or organizing exchanges. It also asks how classrooms can engage with intercultural opportunities and contacts within their own communities. Contact information is provided for those with additional questions.
This article discusses two major challenges facing public schools: teacher quality and student achievement. It notes that the No Child Left Behind Act has increased pressures around these issues. Specifically, it points out that teacher shortages exist in certain subject areas, especially in urban and rural schools serving low-income students. It also discusses the rise of alternative certification programs to help address these shortages. The article concludes that teacher quality and student achievement are crucial issues that will be profoundly impacted by the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
The document discusses trends in global student mobility from an undergraduate perspective. It notes that Chinese and Saudi Arabian students are growing markets that are more likely to be fully funded at undergraduate levels. The US market has been driven by undergraduates in business disciplines and students following intensive English programs. Younger students are more influenced by social media and require more support services. There is no single solution for sustainable enrollment growth but implementing holistic strategies around technology, partnerships, and research can help make recruitment more responsive.
Global connections - Bordlerless HE and Continuing EducationDon Olcott
This document provides an overview of the changing landscape of international higher education and considerations for universities pursuing global opportunities. It discusses the driving forces behind globalization in higher education such as reduced government funding and increased demand. It also examines trends in cross-border programs and the internal and external dimensions of internationalism for universities. The document outlines challenges such as resistance to distance education globally and factors influencing international student choices. It emphasizes that universities must provide responsive student services and support for socialization, support, and services to effectively engage in the international arena.
1. The document summarizes the author's thesis on how cultural distance influences competence development for students who travel abroad for educational purposes.
2. The author conducted a literature review and empirical research to develop a competence framework consisting of cross-cultural, management, and personal development competencies.
3. The research found that students learn more competencies when traveling to countries with high cultural distance, characterized by different power structures and individualism/collectivism, but the learning process can be hampered by a lack of support and short program durations.
Facilitation across Cultures in the Online Classroom ........................................................................................................ 1
Karen L. Milheim
Too Sweet to be True ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Dr Claas Wegner and Stephanie Ohlberger
Computer-aided Assessment Standardisation for Writing and Oral Presentation Assessments: Design,
Development and Implementation..................................................................................................................................... 26
Dr Voyce Li
Teacher Development: De facto Teacher Leaders for English Language Learners ..................................................... 35
Holly Hansen-Thomas Karen Dunlap, Pat J. Casey and Teresa Starrett
Who am I? Where am I Going? And which Path should I Choose? Developing the Personal and Professional
Identity of Student-Teachers ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Batia Riechman
The Effect of PICTK and TPACK Knowledge on ICT Instructors’ Sense ofEmpowerment ...................................... 48
Noga Magen-Nagar and Orit Avidov-Ungar
Study of Metadiscourse in ESP Articles: A Comparison of English Articles written by Iranian and English Native
Speakers ................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Atena Attarn
Men who Teach and Leave: An Investigation into Factors that Push Men Out of the Classroom............................. 72
Dr Stephen Joseph and Dr W. Marc Jackman
Establishing a Research Agenda for U.S. Education AbroadCIEE
This session begins with a brief overview of the major trends in contemporary education-abroad research and an assessment of the major methodological and design challenges. We'll briefly look at the major theoretical models that traditionally have informed education-abroad research and conceptual frameworks from related disciplines that may further extend this research. Commonly used instruments are discussed in the context of measuring outcomes. Notable gaps in existing research and needed directions will be discussed. This session will be particularly relevant for both U.S.- and internationally based educators interested in establishing a research agenda for U.S. education abroad.
Academic Fraud, Corruption, and Implications for Credential AssessmentGAURAV. H .TANDON
This document discusses the growing problem of academic fraud and corruption around the world. It outlines several forms this takes, including fake transcripts, diplomas from diploma mills, bribery for admissions and degrees, leaked exam questions, and ghostwritten essays. The problem is increasing with globalization and technology. Many countries have major issues, such as 90% of letters of recommendation from China being fake and bribery being common in Russian university admissions. The growth of this fraud threatens the integrity of education credentials and systems.
Udfordringerne som community manager i NGO’er og mindre organisationer er mange. Få overblik over udfordringerne og inspiration til løsninger i dit daglige arbejde som community manager.
KEY TAKE-AWAYS
- Inspiration til din strategi: Sæt retning for dit arbejde på sociale medier
- Tips til at blive bedre til håndværket som community manager
- 20 uundværlige SoMe tools du skal kende
Udfordringerne som community manager i NGO’er og mindre organisationer er mange: Du er grafiker, filmproducer, bogholder og journalist. Blandt andet.
Samtidig er du projektleder og holder styr på mange interessenter på et lavt budget - og oftest intet. Men frem for alt er du spydspids på din organisations digitale kommunikation.
Disse slides er fra vores oplæg på LYNfabrikken til Internet Week 2016, med vores bud på udfordringer og løsninger til dit daglige arbejde + praktiske insights til at blive skarpere på din strategi, kreativitet og ikke mindst håndværket som community manager.
Lavar as mãos com frequência, tomar banho diariamente e escovar os dentes duas vezes ao dia são hábitos básicos de higiene importante para a saúde e bem-estar.
This study examined cultural values evident in the social media usage of Facebook users in Indonesia and America. It analyzed status updates and photos of 5 users from each country over 3 weeks. For Indonesian users, religion and family were evident through posts, showing some collectivist tendencies, though they also posted many individualistic "selfie" photos. American users exhibited more masculine traits like self-promotion, while Indonesians expressed nurturing values through inspirational quotes. Overall cultural influences were still apparent in each country's social media behavior despite adaptation to Facebook's individualistic design.
El documento describe las biomoléculas fundamentales para los seres vivos. Explica que las biomoléculas como carbohidratos, proteínas, lípidos, ácidos nucleicos son esenciales para la existencia de los organismos vivos y cumplen funciones como almacenamiento de energía, estructura celular y transmisión de información genética. El objetivo es ayudar al lector a entender la importancia de estas moléculas a través de su clasificación, estructura y función.
Lavar as mãos com frequência, manter o corpo limpo e cuidar da saúde bucal são hábitos de higiene essenciais para prevenir doenças e manter o bem-estar.
Digital Strategy Workshop for Internet Week Denmark #iwdkTobias Egmose
This digital workshop is your chance as a digital/social media practitioner to discuss your everyday struggles and share your best experiences.
The workshop aims to inspire you through a brief introduction to strategic use of digital media followed by one or two sessions where you can share and discuss the use of everything from facebook feeds to linkedin pages with digital likeminds.
We will guide you through the session with inspiration, best practice examples and concrete recommendations for you in your digital quest.
Businesses can receive several benefits from supporting nonprofits, including increased notoriety, branding, and advertising opportunities. However, the most important benefit is that it helps businesses grow their citizenship within the community. Supporting nonprofits that are solving problems or making a positive impact allows businesses to contribute beyond just creating wealth. Nonprofits also benefit from developing long-term partnerships with businesses, as it allows them to establish collaborations that support each other's missions in overlapping ways. Nonprofits must partner with one another as well, to reduce overlap and duplication of services while gaining synergies, as resources for nonprofits are often limited.
Hvordan formidles nyheder eller den gode historie når man som organisation er i berøring med mange forskellige målgrupper? Og hvordan kan monitorering af sociale- og online medier give dig indsigt i, hvilke online debatter du bør tage del i?
I dette oplæg til #lytgodt hos overskrift.dk gennemgår jeg nogle af de platforme og kommunikative greb vi bruger i vores digitale kommunikation i Økologisk Landsforening
1) The document discusses whose responsibility it is to develop students' academic skills at Charles Sturt University. It explores a model of shared responsibility between students, academic staff, and professional staff like learning advisers.
2) It describes a project called BUSS that aimed to embed academic skills development into degree curricula through collaboration between academics and learning skills advisers.
3) The project found academic skills development was previously uncoordinated and ad-hoc, and moved towards a model where academics and advisers work together on curriculum design and teaching to support students' academic skills.
El documento describe la historia y teoría de la célula. Explica que la célula es la unidad básica de los seres vivos y que científicos como Hooke, Leeuwenhoek, Schleiden y Schwann contribuyeron al desarrollo de la teoría celular. También define las características de las células eucariotas y procariotas y describe los componentes clave de la célula como la membrana, organelos y citoesqueleto.
El proceso de síntesis de proteínas o traducción implica la unión de aminoácidos guiados por el ARN mensajero en los ribosomas. Los aminoácidos se activan y unen a ARNt específicos gracias a enzimas aminoacilsintetasas antes de incorporarse a la cadena proteica siguiendo el orden de codones en el ARNm. La traducción consta de las etapas de iniciación, elongación y terminación.
This document summarizes the content of a practical training seminar. It discusses SRV HR Solutions, an IT training and software development company. It then covers topics like the software development life cycle, web application development using models like MVC, technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and tools like Microsoft Expression and Adobe Dreamweaver. It also discusses Java database connectivity, servlets, and concludes with purchasing domain names and web hosting.
El documento describe el aparato de Golgi, un orgánulo celular que modifica vesículas del retículo endoplasmático y participa en el empaquetamiento y secreción de productos celulares. Está formado por vesículas membranosas apiladas que cumplen funciones de modificación y transporte de proteínas. Las proteínas se transportan a través del Golgi mediante vesículas que se forman y fusionan con las membranas, un proceso mediado por proteínas COPI y COPII. El transporte vesicular permite distribuir prote
The Difference Between Hot & Cold Rolled Steelcapsteel
Hot rolled steel and cold rolled steel are some of the most widely manufactured steel types in the world. They make the I-beams we see in buildings, railroad tracks, automotive parts, tooling equipment, and are a part of everyday objects we come across. There's a simple difference between hot and cold rolled steel that makes a huge impact on the size, quality, strength and appearance of the steel. Learn why hot rolling and cold rolling steel makes a huge difference on the type of steel that is produced, why there is such a big difference in the cost of making each, the yield and tensile strength of the steel, and other physical characteristics.
The document discusses lessons learned from an initiative at New York University to better engage international students. Over 800 international students participated in 20-minute individual meetings. Key findings included a desire from international students to connect with others from their home country for support, to build friendships with domestic students, and a need for improved intercultural competence across campus. The initiative provided insights into how the university can strengthen academic advising, mentorship programs, career services, health resources, and dining options to better support international students' transition and success.
Durban wg the requirements of internationalization of higher educationIAU_Past_Conferences
The document discusses internationalization in higher education at a conference of the International Association of Universities. It addresses key issues around distinguishing internationalization from homogenizing globalization. Recommendations include universities taking initiative in internationalization rather than reacting to market forces, developing clear internationalization policies, ensuring quality of internationalization processes, and promoting partnership and intercultural competence among global citizens. There was debate around whether internationalization curriculum should prepare experts in fields or not prescribe details, and whether having the same curriculum abroad is internationalization or globalization.
The DALVision Academic Innovation initiative is designed to support and encourage the expertise and ideas of faculty members and program staff in curricular and program development. It is led by the Academic Innovation program of the Office of the VP Academic supported by the expert knowledge in the Centre for Learning and Teaching.
The first set of grants from this initiative is supporting projects designed to implement and evaluate new methods in course delivery, curriculum design and management and other elements of the academic experience.
Benefits Of International Student RecruitmentNavy Savchenko
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Running head: THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2
The Academic Performance of International Students
Introduction
The current trend of students seeking education from foreign countries drew the discourse toward factors that influence their academic performance. International students are individuals residing temporarily in a foreign country to pursue education, and their culture is different from the mainstream culture. Because of the cultural differences, the students come with their social conduct, values, and norms. In the process of adjusting, international students facing problems that require academic administration to understand and find ways of supporting the students in their academic achievements. To understand this, the study evaluates different sources of literature to find out factors, which influence the performance of international students.
The research would be important for stakeholders and decision holders in the education field overseeing the significant contribution of international students to the economy, academics, and social diversity. Understanding the issues affecting international students would help them in developing the appropriate adjustment mechanisms to cope with the language and cultural differences. In addition to factors influencing performance, the examined literature reveals the importance of good relationships between students as a way of promoting diversity and academic achievement. Overall, the evaluation of the sources indicates the significance of promoting awareness in the culturally diverse environment. The research enables the support of international students in their learning programs, and makes them competitive in the global education market.
The topics covered in the research literature include factors in the teaching and education policies. They cover challenges and needs of international students, modes of adjustment, and their importance to the economy and education system, language challenges, factors affecting academic performance, and the comparison between international and domestic students in terms of performance. All the topics contribute significantly in understanding the needs of international students and in developing and implementing policies to support them.
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Issotl2010 conference presentation.scoping internationalisation in learning, ...Rajesh Dhimar
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The document discusses the role of the Student Experience Team in supporting inclusive practice at Sheffield Hallam University. The team works to: 1) support academic staff in course development and resources; 2) contribute to policies and strategic planning; and 3) analyze and develop student surveys to increase engagement. The university aims to recruit a broad range of students and support their retention, progression, employment and further study. Key aspects of inclusion discussed include transforming barriers, creating safe spaces, harnessing student experience, and teaching reflexively with cultural sensitivity.
Diverse Classroom Management Styles A Future Pilot Studyijtsrd
A great influx of international students has been arriving in the United States to study in American colleges and universities. As a result, classrooms have been marked by substantial ethnic diversity among both students and faculty members. Although learning styles directly affect the ability of students to learn, little is known about appropriate classroom management styles for a culturally diverse classroom environment. The purpose of this exploratory, pilot survey study is to investigate how students of different national origins experience selected classroom management behaviors in an undergraduate business program in a big metropolitan city. Current and former students will respond to questions about how they like group projects, detailed classroom discussions, and questions directed at them from the professor. The results will be presented in the form of descriptive statistics. This research will be limited by the small sample size and the nonrepresentative nature of the sample. A larger and more representative sample of college and university students would enable analysis by means of inferential statistics and generalizable conclusions regarding how students of different genders and diverse national origins respond to different classroom management styles. The findings of this study may be valuable in suggesting future research possibilities into classroom participation by a diverse student body, ultimately leading to a more globalist thought process benefiting students, educators, and institutions of higher education. Dr. Hasan Ahmed "Diverse Classroom Management Styles: A Future Pilot Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd53922.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/management/management-development/53922/diverse-classroom-management-styles-a-future-pilot-study/dr-hasan-ahmed
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Article
Conceptualizing international
education: From international
student to international study
Clare Madge
University of Leicester, UK
Parvati Raghuram
The Open University, UK
Pat Noxolo
The University of Sheffield, UK
Abstract
In a rapidly changing transnational eduscape, it is timely to consider how best to conceptualize international
education. Here we argue for a conceptual relocation from international student to international study as a
means to bridge the diverse literatures on international education. International study also enables recog-
nition of the multiple contributions (and resistances) of international students as agents of knowledge for-
mation; it facilitates consideration of the mobility of students in terms of circulations of knowledge; and it is a
means to acknowledge the complex spatialities of international education, in which students and educators
are emotionally and politically networked together through knowledge contributions.
Keywords
International study, mobile agents, circulations of knowledge, geographies of international education,
emotions
I Introduction: thinking beyond
‘international student’
as a category
Recent decades have seen a considerable
increase in the volume of ‘international’ stu-
dents worldwide;
1
the number of students
enrolled outside their country of citizenship
has seen a five-fold increase from 0.8 million
in 1975 to 4.1 million in 2010 (OECD, 2012).
This is a global phenomenon – UNESCO sta-
tistics suggest that virtually every country in
the world has experienced an expansion in the
number of international students in the first
decade of the 21st century (http://stats.uis.unes-
co.org/unesco). For instance, from 2003 to
2010 the number of international students in
Egypt grew from 27,158 to 49,011; in the
Czech Republic from 10,338 to 34,992; and in
the Republic of Korea from 7,843 to 59,194
Corresponding author:
Clare Madge, Department of Geography, University of
Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK.
Email: [email protected]
Progress in Human Geography
2015, Vol. 39(6) 681–701
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(http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco, latest statis-
tics). However, it is the growth of international
students in the so-called major receiving coun-
tries (US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and
some European countries) that so far has
spurred most interest from the research commu-
nity – from scholars (Findlay et al., 2012; Waters
and Brooks, 2011), educational institutions (King
et al., 2010), think-tanks (Mulley and Sachrajda,
2011) and educational providers and policy-
makers (British Council, 2012; UKCISA, 2008).
This increase in international student num-
bers is part of a wider ‘transn.
1) The document discusses advocating for standards in student affairs departments at African universities, using the University of Botswana as a case study. It argues that establishing standards can help professionalize student affairs and add value to higher education institutions in Africa.
2) Some benefits of professionalizing student affairs discussed include developing a common language of assessment, gaining legitimacy from internal and external stakeholders, and better addressing students' personal needs through comprehensive support services.
3) The document examines characteristics of a profession and how student affairs has evolved from a practice to a profession in Africa. Developing professional organizations and standards can help student affairs professionals gain confidence and promote student success.
ARE WE EFFECTIVELY TEACHING TODAY’S COLLEGE STUDENT?ijejournal
Evidence suggests that twenty first century college students have less aptitude and less interest in academic
learning than their predecessors. This poses a challenge to faculty who are charged with passing
knowledge to the next generation of teachers, scientists, managers and others whose field necessitates a
degree from a college or university. The authors examine this assertion by taking a closer look at how
faculty provide intellectual stimuli to their students, how technology helps or hinders learning, and the
complex relationship between faculty and students. Three broad themes are explored: helping students
understand the higher education experience, keeping students engaged in and out of class, and
continuously assessing for improvement in students’ relationships with those charged with educating them.
Specific recommendations, grounded in research, are made for each area explored. The authors conclude
that making changes in how faculty approach the experiences students have, will significantly improve the
quality of those experiences.
This document summarizes the findings of focus groups conducted with Capital University students to examine perceptions of diversity and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) on campus. Three focus groups were held: one with students aware of the ODI, one with students integrated/aware of the ODI, and one with unaware students. The aware groups had positive perceptions of the ODI as a welcoming space. However, the unaware group saw the ODI as inviting but not open to outsiders. Most students believed the university could do more to promote cultural competency through additional diversity courses and experiences. The research aims to inform the ODI's strategic plan to increase awareness and facilitate inclusion across campus.
Communication Between Students And Foreign LanguageKimberly Williams
The article discusses whether foreign language classes should be required for high school students. It notes that many colleges require 2 years of foreign language study in high school. However, colleges often do not require further foreign language classes. The article argues that requiring foreign language classes in high school has cognitive benefits for students. Learning a foreign language can improve brain function and lead to higher IQs. Exposure to foreign language and culture also creates a more diverse and inclusive learning environment for students. In conclusion, the article makes the case that foreign language requirements should stay in place for high school students due to the academic and social-emotional advantages.
Positive education for university students in the twenty first century a nece...MokhtariaRahmani
Positive education has long been stressed as a prime factor in the educational accomplishment of young learners, and less interest was granted for students in higher education, on the ground that they are more responsible and conscious about their engagement for their future career. Yet, in the midst of fast communication technologies that have marked the twenty-first century, and momentous socio-economic change of the world, particularly in Third World countries, university students exhibit slender commitment in their studies, raising thereby the question of the necessity/superfluity of teaching positivity at the university. The present study tries to answer this question taking Master students at the University of Saida-Algeria as a case study. Semi-structured questionnaires for canvassing the views of both teachers and students were used. The findings indicate that the dissemination of positivity to learners has become nowadays a mandatory tool for university instructors in view of the great rate of students’ feelings of uneasiness, demotivation, and stress, above all within special conjunctures. Yet, such instruction commands a combination of factors such as well-involved teachers cognizant about the momentum for professional development, and a well-structured administrative staff that gears appropriately pedagogical matters. The study highlights the momentousness of positivity infusion (especially in contemporary times) to university students as a guarantee for the bolstering of positive cognition and emotions.
Keywords: positivity infusion; university students; twenty-first century; cognition; emotions
This document provides a research proposal that will investigate and compare the transitions of first-year university students in Sweden and the UK. It begins with an introduction that discusses theories of student development and the importance of balancing challenge and support during the first year transition. The proposal then outlines the purpose and anticipated contribution of a study that will examine first-year student participation in support initiatives, reported transitional strain, flexibility to change programs, and retention through the second semester in both countries. Finally, it reviews relevant student development and higher education theories that will provide the framework for the study.
This document proposes a curriculum to support international master's students in their transition to Harvard Graduate School of Education. The curriculum would consist of orientation workshops focusing on cultural identity, communication differences, and challenges students may face. Surveys and reflections would help students examine how their cultural background influences their experience and identify resources for support. By addressing cultural adjustment early, the goal is for international students to feel more integrated and able to succeed academically and socially throughout their one-year program. The curriculum aims to build community among international students and increase understanding between cultures represented at HGSE.
International And International Students At UniversitiesRobin Anderson
International students make up a significant portion of university populations in the United States, with over 1 million enrolled. However, international students can sometimes feel overlooked due to cultural and language differences. It is important for universities to support international students and help them adjust to life in a new country while pursuing their educational goals. Improving relationships and inclusion for international students can benefit both the students and the universities.
This document is the March 2016 issue of JADETHE JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. It contains:
- An editorial by Katie Szkornik discussing how international teaching experiences can enhance scholarship of learning and teaching.
- Several articles on topics related to international education such as online learning versus classroom teaching for international students and experiences of an international student at Keele University.
- Highlights from international education programs, letters to the editor, and reports from international conferences and collaborations.
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Fostering Positive Cross-Cultural Student Experiences in Transnational Education - Emerging Initiative Paper
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Fostering Positive Cross-Cultural Student Experiences in Transnational Education
Fostering Positive Cross-Cultural Student Experiences in Transnational
Education
Hannah Wilkinson, Madeline Hermawan & Jessica Murray
The University of Western Australia, Business School Student Services &
Experience
Abstract
Recent years have seen a global precedence of ‘student experience’ as being the
heart of Higher Education. Simultaneously, there has been an exponential rise in
numbers of international, particularly Asian, students at Western tertiary
institutions. These trends converge in an influx of literature identifying the
challenges faced by Asian international students transitioning into Western
universities and their associated student experiences. However, proposed solutions
tend to focus on educating Asian students about Western teaching and learning,
but rarely address the potential development of existing domestic students,
particularly the degree to which they may contribute towards social and academic
integration. In response, this paper propounds a dialogic, collaborative process
where an Australian University’s domestic students and staff attempt to attain an
authentic understanding of the Chinese student experience and focuses on the
benefits of cross-cultural understanding at all levels of the student lifecycle –
together with, and for, their transnational peers.
Background
There has been a recent worldwide surge of interest in ‘student experience’ in Higher Education
(HE), which could explained as “the totality of a student’s interaction with the institution”
(Staddon and Standish 2012; Temple et al. 2014). Despite uncertainty surrounding the term’s
definition, its growing prominence reflects a growing tendency to posit students as the heart of
the education system, to emphasise students’ own perceptions and experiences of their
learning.1 Alf Lizzio and Keithia Wilson underscore what is both a reason for and benefit of
this emphasis: “If we want to understand and evaluate our learning environments we need to
authentically understand how students experience them” (2013). This begs the question: how
do we truly design curricula and extra-curricular student experiences that meet the actual needs
of all students, rather than just the perceived and often inauthentic views of staff on what
students need and want? Our emerging initiative aims to explore this idea, focusing on the vital
role of domestic students towards social and academic integration for Chinese transnational
students.
Context
Internationalisation has become a high priority for Australian institutions, not least for its
financial imperative, but to compete in an expanding global higher education market,
1 This is reflected in policies of Australian universities (e.g. Core Principle 1 of James Cook University’s
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy is “Students are at the heart of our University”). Likewise,
Melbourne University recognises studentsas centralto university life (Nine Principles Guiding T&L).
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facilitating business education with an Asian/global focus (in alignment with Julia Gillard’s
Australia in the Asian Century White Paper in 2012), creating research and professional
networks with reputable institutions abroad, and ultimately to propel the national and
international reputation of institutions and the success, achievement, and graduate employment
prospects of their students.
As such, there has been an exponential rise in numbers of Asian international students studying
at Western institutions (Guo 2010), resulting in an influx of literature concerning the challenges
faced by Asian students transitioning to Western universities (Andrade 2007; Hodkinson and
Poropat 2014; Holmes 2004; Ramburuth and McCormick 2001; Wu 2015). As a specific subset
of this, there is also a current focus in the literature on difficulties confronted by Chinese
international students at Australian universities (Henderson and Whitelaw 2013; Ramburuth
and McCormick 2001; Wang et al. 2011). These trends bring along key challenges to
universities and complicate proactive management and facilitation of positive student
engagement. Critical issues include discrepancies between Asian and Western teaching and
learning (T&L) styles, communication and English language barriers, disparate student
expectations towards HE, administrative processes and infrastructures to properly support
changing and diverse student demographics, and preparing graduates for an increasingly
competitive global job market.
Conventionally, ‘the Chinese learner’ and ‘the Western learner’ are presented as binaries: the
rote learner versus the interactive learner, the silent learner versus the participatory learner
(Hodkinson and Poropat 2014). While certain authors emphasise the need to look beyond
reductive stereotypes (Wu 2015), there is nevertheless an apparent tendency to assume the
superiority of Western T&L. Indeed, solutions the literature proposes to support integration
include preparing Chinese students in advance of their studies at their host institution (Andrade
2007; Henderson and Whitelaw 2013; Wang et al. 2011); improving Chinese students’
communication skills (Andrade 2007; Henderson and Whitelaw 2013; Holmes 2004; Martins
2015); and educating Chinese students about diverse teaching practices, such as Western
concepts of academic integrity (Henderson and Whitelaw 2013; Holmes 2004; Martins 2015).
These solutions overwhelmingly focus on teaching Chinese students to adapt to Western T&L.
This is problematic for a number of reasons, not least because it glosses over the roles and
responsibilities that domestic students and staff can play in engaging with more inclusive T&L
processes. It ignores their agency and potential to actively educate themselves and
collaboratively engage with transnational students to facilitate smooth transition and
integration. To highlight the domestic student experience may appear in its own right to
reinforce notions of Western supremacy. The more we discover and analyse our own
perspective, and those specific to Australian HE, the better we can self-reflect, identify possible
barriers and design appropriately for incoming students. We can also leverage off negative
experiences – to be transparent, vocal, and proactive in our commitment to cross-cultural
understanding. As Phiona Stanley argues, Western institutions must learn about Chinese
education practices to understand fully the needs and desires of Chinese international learners
(2013). This learning can in turn increases domestic students’ cross-cultural competency and
improve Chinese students’ experiences at their host universities.
Finally, it is worth noting that friendships and social factors are noted as helping to ease
international students’ transition to and integration at their host universities (Menzies and
Baron 2014). In short, overcoming cross-cultural barriers must be a two-way, dialogic process:
an unbiased attempt by both sides to understand and adapt to the other’s culture.
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International Articulation Agreements at UWABS
The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Business School (UWABS) has recently
developed numerous partnerships with Chinese universities, the majority of which are “2+2”
articulation models at the undergraduate level. This entails that Chinese students will study
their first two years at their home institution, for which they are granted one year’s credit at
UWA, and subsequently articulate into the Bachelor of Commerce for their final two years.
Students receive both undergraduate degrees, thus graduating with a significant competitive
advantage over their peers both domestically and internationally. However, with such a rapid
and exponential influx of international students (primarily Chinese) comes a great deal of
challenges for all processes and services at the university.
Collaborative Articulation Partnerships (CAPs) between universities grant credentials from
both participating institutions, premised upon a bilateral recognition of learning that can give
both employment and employability advantages in the student’s home nation or internationally
(Calway and Kwansah-Aidoo 2011). However, the implementation of such programs raises
challenges in ensuring that students transitioning across cultures are adequately prepared for
study in foreign institutions at all stages of the student lifecycle – from pre-articulation,
orientation, transition, through to matriculation and beyond into graduate employment, which
may also entail returning to their home country.
UWABS has pre-emptively begun a number of initiatives to facilitate the positive transition
and orientation of articulating students with an immediate priority on the pre-articulation
period. We will experience the start of a significant influx of Chinese students as of mid-year
2016, markedly changing the demographic and dynamic of the student cohort in the long-term,
particularly as the commencing students articulate into the second year (and second semester)
of the Bachelor of Commerce.
Throughout varied education and engagement strategies underway (including learning
technologies, English language development, student support services, orientation planning,
transition workshops, and so forth), the UWABS Student Experience team held consultation
sessions with multiple stakeholders, including a small cohort of ‘pre-agreement’ articulating
students from one of our Chinese partner institutions, as well as domestic students, ‘traditional’
international students, professional and academic staff, Chinese institutions, and the Education
agents through which we operate. For all groups, it was evident that social integration between
domestic and international students is a salient motivation, priority, and objective of
articulation programs. Failure to facilitate this could result in two distinct, segregated cohorts,
and in turn compromise the entire student experience, and our high stake agreements.
The Project
In December 2015, UWABS was successful in a bid to the UWA Futures Fund – a platform
within the UWA Centre of Education Futures (CEF) premised upon innovative technology and
T&L practices to further student learning and opportunities within the global community. The
Futures Fund will support a Student Experience Immersion Tour to China, with the aim of
collecting domestic and international perspectives on cross-cultural student experiences. After
a number of pre-departure sessions on Chinese language and culture, leadership and
mentorship, a small group of current undergraduate UWABS students accompanied by Student
Experience staff will visit a partner Chinese institution in April 2016 for one week. The
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students will be exposed to the vastly different culture, language, and T&L styles of China,
share knowledge and begin friendships with their future articulating peers, and form important
networks for their future careers. The tour will include immersive university experiences (as
authentic as possible, with the understanding that we will be catered to as guests) and industry
visits with a focus on Asian business etiquette and relations. We will award credit and formally
acknowledge the program on the students’ academic transcripts, giving them a competitive
edge for their future careers.
Although the tour is the highlight of the project, the most important and valuable component
lies in the reflection, feedback, and dissemination of outcomes on return from China to the
wider student cohort and staff over the course of the year. Students will submit reflective
journals and a final research project on transnational education and cross-cultural integration.
In conjunction with feedback, UWABS will hold a seminar/expo to disseminate our findings
to the wider university community, thus informing the broader internationalisation and
engagement strategies for UWABS and UWA. Developing domestic student mentors will
support transition and orientation for articulating students (they will be required to engage with
Semester 2 Orientation and mentorship beyond), and are notable leaders and examples for their
peers. We recognise that there will be unexpected, enriching experiences for both students and
staff on which we can leverage to create long-term success.
Project Aims
Ease the transition of Chinese students into their studies at UWA through the
development of student mentors which in turn should result in higher engagement and
participation than what would otherwise be achieved;
Promote an understanding of how best to support articulating students at all levels of
the student lifecycle (particularly pre-articulation, orientation, and transition);
Facilitate cross-cultural competencies for domestic and international students,
celebrating diversity and improving overall student experience at UWABS for the long-
term; and
Create international business links and networks for students.
Risks and Constraints
As a new initiative, UWABS faces a number of risks and constraints. Given the travel
component, we are financially restricted to take only a small group of students for a relatively
short period (one week). In turn, this restricts the number of student mentors for articulating
students, reduces our scope for feedback collation (small sample for analysis), and reduces the
amount of student leaders for dissemination purposes. Time constraints and the hospitality of
Chinese institutions may result in some inauthentic T&L experiences. In addition, we may be
constrained by working via education agents, particularly in terms of gaining access and
collating honest feedback from Chinese students to inform our study and fostering friendships
between cohorts. Depending on the success of the project, we hope to achieve sustainability in
future through avenues such as Faculty and/or University investment and external sponsorship.
Questions
How can the efficacy of this study be measured against other aspects of the broader
student experience, particularly those we cannot control (i.e. academic delivery,
administrative processes, IT, etc.)?
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Is in-context learning always more effective than methods of dissemination? If so, why,
and how can we improve towards better methods of dissemination?
As the China Immersion trip takes place in April 2016, what did the project team learn
since submitting this paper?
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