Dr Gavin B. Sanderson

Abstract: Whilst attention as seen paid over the past decade to internationalisation at the organisational level, and, lately, to the international student experience, this presentation focuses on internationalisation at the level of the individual lecturer, that is, the internationalisation of the ‘academic self ’. delegates will be introduced to the main characteristics of the Profile of the Ideal Lecturer for the international classroom, an educational model that originates from Western Europe and outlines the sorts of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are put forward as being beneficial for lecturers working in higher education environments characterised by increasing cultural, language, and educational diversity.

Key words: International students, lecturer, internationalisation, academic education

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