The Long-Term Effects Of International Student Teaching Placements: Implications For Policy And Practice In Higher Education,
2019
University of Connecticut
The Long-Term Effects Of International Student Teaching Placements: Implications For Policy And Practice In Higher Education, Ann C. Gaudino, Eleanor V. Wilson
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Teacher Education In México: Higher Expectations, Significant Change, But Still Finite Capacity,
2019
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Teacher Education In México: Higher Expectations, Significant Change, But Still Finite Capacity, Edmund T. Hamann, Juan Sánchez García, Yara Amparo Lopez Lopez
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications
While teaching and therefore teacher education in Mexico can, in one sense, be traced back to pre-Conquest Aztec military academies, the first significant expansion of Western-style schooling in Mexico occurred in the early 19th century, while the first substantial national efforts at teacher education date to the Porfiriato in the late 19th century. In the 100-plus-year history of teacher education in Mexico, attention has been episodic, has often reflected national refractions of ideas originating elsewhere, and has been centrally intertwined with national governmental efforts to shape what it means to be Mexican. Variously, teacher education has been buffeted by attempts …
Research On The Cultivation Of Critical Thinking In The Review Of Postgraduate Information Literacy For The Graduation Thesis: A View From An International Student,
2019
University of Connecticut
Research On The Cultivation Of Critical Thinking In The Review Of Postgraduate Information Literacy For The Graduation Thesis: A View From An International Student, Kundan Sharma, Yuguang Zhong, Xuwei Guo, Jinxing Zheng, Xu Lui
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Full Issue Fall 11(2) 2019,
2019
University of Connecticut
Full Issue Fall 11(2) 2019
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Capability Approach And Teacher Quality: An Analysis Of Female Teacher Experience In A Rural, Malawian Community,
2019
East Tennessee State University
Capability Approach And Teacher Quality: An Analysis Of Female Teacher Experience In A Rural, Malawian Community, Annabelle Hardy
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study used the capability approach as a lens to understand teacher quality from both the perspective of educational leaders and practicing teachers in a rural community in central Malawi. The overarching question of this research study was “How can the capability approach inform our understanding of teacher quality from both the perspective of educational leaders and practicing teachers?” The focus questions to guide this research were:
- What do national educational leaders value in a quality teacher?
- What do rural, Malawian, female teachers value in teaching?
- How do these teachers pursue and achieve what they value in teaching?
This study …
Teaching Across Cultures: Navigating Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions Of Multicultural Education In China,
2019
University of Connecticut
Teaching Across Cultures: Navigating Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions Of Multicultural Education In China, Huanshu Yuan
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
University Integration Of Chinese Undergraduate Students In Canada And The United States: The Role Of Secondary School Experience,
2019
University of Connecticut
University Integration Of Chinese Undergraduate Students In Canada And The United States: The Role Of Secondary School Experience, Anke Li
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Virtual Exchange Pedagogy: A Digital Humanities Approach,
2019
University of Connecticut
Virtual Exchange Pedagogy: A Digital Humanities Approach, Courtney Dorroll, Kimberly Hall, Cate Blouke, Emily Witsell
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Global Mission – “Glocal” Internationalization: United Nations Academic Impact (Unai) And Lehigh University,
2019
University of Connecticut
Global Mission – “Glocal” Internationalization: United Nations Academic Impact (Unai) And Lehigh University, Angel Oi Yee Cheng
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Introduction: Fall 2019 11(2) Issue By Hesig Co-Chair,
2019
University of Connecticut
Introduction: Fall 2019 11(2) Issue By Hesig Co-Chair, Gerardo Blanco
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Living And Learning Between Canada And Korea: The Academic Experiences And Cultural Challenges Of Undergraduate International Exchange Students,
2019
University of Connecticut
Living And Learning Between Canada And Korea: The Academic Experiences And Cultural Challenges Of Undergraduate International Exchange Students, Jeong-Ja Kang, Amy Scott Metcalfe
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
International Education For Enlightenment, For Opportunity And For Survival: Where Students, Migrants And Refugees Diverge,
2019
University of Connecticut
International Education For Enlightenment, For Opportunity And For Survival: Where Students, Migrants And Refugees Diverge, Bernhard Streitwieser
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Introduction To Issue 11(2) 2019,
2019
University of Connecticut
Introduction To Issue 11(2) 2019, Rosalind Latiner Raby
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
“You Can’T Be Outside Without Being Part Of The Culture”: Recommendations For Using Outdoor Recreation To Support International Student Transitions,
2019
University of Connecticut
“You Can’T Be Outside Without Being Part Of The Culture”: Recommendations For Using Outdoor Recreation To Support International Student Transitions, Michelle K. Brunette, Callie Mady, Tara-Lynn Scheffel, Denyse Lafrance Horning, Maria Cantalini-Williams
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Understanding The Mental And Physical Health Needs And Acculturation Processes Of International Graduate Students In The United States,
2019
University of Connecticut
Understanding The Mental And Physical Health Needs And Acculturation Processes Of International Graduate Students In The United States, Mehrete Girmay, Gopal K. Singh, Sosanya Jones, Juliane Wallace
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Russian University Efl Students’ Perceptions Of A Two-Week Online Academic Writing Course,
2019
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Russian University Efl Students’ Perceptions Of A Two-Week Online Academic Writing Course, Nataliia Borozdina
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This case study analyzes Russian university EFL students’ perceptions of a two-week online academic writing course. The researcher investigated 13 students’ attitudes towards an online academic English writing class offered at Kursk State University, Kursk’s oldest higher education institution, founded in 1934. In 1994 it was transformed into Kursk State Pedagogical University, and in 2003 it became Kursk State University. Along with the two-week online course assignments, the students completed pre- and post-questionnaires, reflections about the course, and participated in individual and group interviews. The findings of the study indicate that all of the participants had positive perceptions about the …
The Influence Of Sense Of School Community On Korean Students’ Life Satisfaction And Comparison Of Sense Of Community For Students’ Gender And High School Specialties,
2019
Pusan National University, South Korea
The Influence Of Sense Of School Community On Korean Students’ Life Satisfaction And Comparison Of Sense Of Community For Students’ Gender And High School Specialties, Hwachoon Park, Sangsoo Lee
Journal of Research in Technical Careers
The purpose of this study was to compare the sense of community of South Korean high school students as measured by a Korean version of the Sense of Community Index 2 (KSCI2) and examine the effect of two factors of the KSCI2, reinforcement of needs and influence, on students’ life satisfaction as measured by the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). A total of 375 Korean high school students provided usable data from three vocational high schools specializing in agriculture, electronics and engineering, and business and marketing, and one Meister high school specializing in automotive. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way …
Understanding Chinese International Undergraduate Students’ Experiences At The University Of Missouri - St. Louis,
2019
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Understanding Chinese International Undergraduate Students’ Experiences At The University Of Missouri - St. Louis, Yujia Wang
Dissertations
This study examines the challenges and stressors Chinese international undergraduate students face while attending the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) in relation to their study abroad experience. Surveys were initially used to gather information and to gauge students’ familiarity and use of university support services available to help with specific challenges and stressors. Follow-up interviews were conducted to collect additional in-depth data. As consistent with the literature review, the study found that UMSL students confronted language barriers, academic challenges, and cultural differences when transitioning to UMSL’s academic culture and social environment. Additionally, financial stresses were exacerbated by issues …
Chinese International Learners’ Acculturation At An American University,
2019
Arcadia University
Chinese International Learners’ Acculturation At An American University, Zhuofeng Shen
Graduate Theses & Dissertations
In order to investigate the current status and challenges of Chinese international students studying and living in higher education institutions in the United States, and to explore strategies for integrating into the campus life in the United States, this study investigates the current status and challenges of Chinese students studying at a small, private, internationally focused university in the United States, in relation to cultural, linguistic, and academic adaptation. Data was collected through one-on-one interviews with students, faculty, and administrators, as well as observations both in daily courses and university-held social activities.
This study seeks to uncover the current perspectives …
A Comparative Analysis Of Saudi Women’S Educational Experiences In Graduate English Programs In Two International Contexts: Saudi Arabia And The United States,
2019
University of New Mexico
A Comparative Analysis Of Saudi Women’S Educational Experiences In Graduate English Programs In Two International Contexts: Saudi Arabia And The United States, Kholod Sendi
Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies ETDs
Although there are a significant number of Saudi females pursuing graduate degrees in Saudi Arabia and abroad, few studies have examined their educational experiences. This qualitative multi-case study examines the educational experiences of ten Saudi females who graduated with a master’s degree in an English language related field in two international contexts: American universities and Saudi universities. By conducting qualitative semi-structured interviews and document analysis, this study explored the challenges these two groups faced and the strategies they used to succeed in higher education institutions in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. This study discusses the roles that culture, religion, gender, …
