Higher Education Preparation And Decision Making Trends Among International Students, Krishna Bista, Amy Dagley
Jun 2015
Higher Education Preparation And Decision Making Trends Among International Students, Krishna Bista, Amy Dagley
Krishna Bista
The authors examine how international students obtained college information when they were in their home countries and how that played into their decision making process.
Asian International Students’ College Experience: Relationship Between Quality Of Personal Contact And Gains In Learning, Krishna Bista
Mar 2015
Asian International Students’ College Experience: Relationship Between Quality Of Personal Contact And Gains In Learning, Krishna Bista
Krishna Bista
No abstract provided.
The Influence Of Country Of Origin And Academic Level On Asian Students’ Gains Of Learning, Krishna Bista
Dec 2014
The Influence Of Country Of Origin And Academic Level On Asian Students’ Gains Of Learning, Krishna Bista
Krishna Bista
The author examines whether gains of learning of Asian students are the same or different if they are from (a) East Asia, (b) South and Central Asia, or (c) Southeast Asia at undergraduate and graduate levels. Results indicated that East Asian students’ gains of learning in personal development, science and development, general education, vocational preparation, and intellectual skills were statistically different from other students from South and Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Graduate Asian students’ gains of learning in all domains were found higher than undergraduate Asian students’ gains of learning. Based on these findings, the author offers implications and …
Assessing The Need For Graduate Global Education Programs In The United States, Krishna Bista, Amany Saleh
Dec 2013
Assessing The Need For Graduate Global Education Programs In The United States, Krishna Bista, Amany Saleh
Krishna Bista
Global education plays an increasingly important role in enriching students’ learning experiences in US institutions of higher education. Students are connected to the world through global culture, economics, politics, technology and immigration. This paper examines the perceptions of 305 graduate students and alumni concerning the need for global education programs in the United States. Participants shared their views of the importance of global education in understanding today’s economy, culture, and environment, while addressing our future needs and challenges. There were no significant statistical differences between the perceptions of graduate students and alumni or between those of international and American students …
Silence In Teaching And Learning: Perspectives Of A Nepalese Graduate Student, Krishna Bista
Dec 2011
Silence In Teaching And Learning: Perspectives Of A Nepalese Graduate Student, Krishna Bista
Krishna Bista
The nature of silence is complex in any classroom with international or domestic students. Instructors sometimes fail to recognize that the classroom silence of foreign students is unlike their native counterparts. With an insider perspective, this article explores the concept of silence among international students by examining the existing body of literature relating to cultural norms. It also suggests a number of ways of dealing with silent students in a diverse classroom setting.
Multicultural Literature For Children And Young Adults., Krishna Bista
Dec 2011
Multicultural Literature For Children And Young Adults., Krishna Bista
Krishna Bista
In the selection of multicultural literature for children and young adults, educators and researchers focus on two main controversial issues—authority and authenticity—that the authors portray in their writing. What type of author can accurately portray realistic pictures of minority cultures in multicultural literature for young adults? Must it be written by a member of that particular ethnic group? Does it become something different if it is written by an outsider of the group?
The Handbook Of Scholarly Writing And Publishing [Review Of The Book The Handbook Of Scholarly Writing And Publishing, By T. S. Rocco, & T. Hatcher], Krishna Bista
Dec 2011
The Handbook Of Scholarly Writing And Publishing [Review Of The Book The Handbook Of Scholarly Writing And Publishing, By T. S. Rocco, & T. Hatcher], Krishna Bista
Krishna Bista
No abstract provided.
Academic Dishonesty Among International Students In Higher Education, Krishna Bista
Dec 2010
Academic Dishonesty Among International Students In Higher Education, Krishna Bista
Krishna Bista
University instructors address and want to eschew student academic misconduct. These educators presume that students understand fully what cheating and plagiarism are. However, analyzing this complex and dynamic issue is difficult. This study investigated the perceptions of international undergraduate and graduate students in a Southern U.S. university about the possible causes for academic misbehavior. Results reveal several causal variables: previous learning style, English language proficiency, unfamiliarity with American academic cultures, relationship between student and teacher, and availability of technical and educational resources associated with academic dishonesty.
