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  • 05:37 - 18.01.2009 Articles >> Student Support

    Clare Cunnington and Olivia Reid

    Abstract:  Exit surveys and feedback from Returning Home programs indicate that many
    international students have an unmet desire for a ‘real Australian experience’. Those
    students that lived on their own or with other international students while studying in
    Australia reported that, despite completing a degree here, they had not had the
    opportunity to be invited into an Australian home. Related findings from A Growing
    Experience…

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  • 03:45 - 17.01.2009 Articles >> Academic

    Pho, Phuong Dzung

    Abstract:  The number of international students coming to Australia or New Zealand to obtain higher degrees is
    on the increase. Few of them, however, had their research published in scholarly journals during their
    study. Evidence from research into professional academic writing has indicated that many non-native
    speaking researchers have difficulty getting their work published in English. One of the problematic
    areas, as pointed out by Flowerdew (2001), is…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Student Support

    Georgina Douglas and Louisa Covalea

    Abstract: There is an increasing awareness within international institutions today of the importance of an international experience for students who are about to enter our global society and economy. Student mobility programs such as traditional exchanges, work and clinical placements have long contributed to the internationalisation of teaching and learning. Now the Study Tour is an increasingly popular form of mobility chosen by both under graduate and post graduate students,…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Academic

    Cathy Dickson, Assoc. Prof. Linette Lock, Dr. Michael Carey

    Abstract: International students enrolling in undergraduate nursing courses in Australian universities are an increasing presence. The literature in regard to enhancing international student success has concentrated on theoretical, or class room learning. For nursing, and other practice based disciplines, success is also required in the practical learning experience. Clinical practice experience is recognised within the profession world wide as an essential element of nurse education for…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Student Support

    Clare Rhoden & Kathryn Boin

    Abstract: I’ve settled in, but it’s a hard question because there are no methods, it’s just like an ongoing thing. It’s just like a transition thing – you can’t say ‘If you do this, it will make it better’ because it is based on the individual.*

    International students, who choose to pursue study in a foreign university, are among the highest-achieving candidates in most institutions. Nevertheless they experience a number…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Academic

    Bobbie Matthews

    Abstract:  A longitudinal study was undertaken to investigate whether CHC students’ approaches to learning were retained or modified in a Western social, cultural, and educational environment. A bilingual version (Chinese and English) of the Study Process Questionnaire (Biggs, 1987) (SPQ) was used to measure sojourner students’ approaches to learning on five occasions over two years in Australia. A two-level analysis was undertaken at the intra and inter student levels to see…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Policy

    Beatrice Merrick

    Abstract: In 2006, Tony Blair launched the second phase of his Prime Minister’s Initiative for International Education, aiming to increase and diversify inward mobility to the UK, to build partnerships at institutional and national level with key target countries and to improve the quality of the international student experience. This paper will look at how a range of UK partners are working to deliver…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Study Abroad

    Debra Langton

    Abstract: Two years ago, under the duress of exponential growth in all areas, Macquarie International undertook a significant restructure. The redesign was driven by volume, resourcing issues (both financial and human), relationship management, marketing considerations and professional development opportunities for all staff. One of the major outcomes of the restructure was the creation of Macquarie Abroad, a specialised unit for all of Macquarie’s short term eg study abroad and exchange initiatives. In light…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Cross-cultural Communication

    Felicity Fallon

    Abstract:  Many factors are involved in the way an individual gains an understanding of Mathematics. Their cognitive style i.e. the way they code information for further processing in the brain is one of these. Riding and Rayner (1998) have a developed a model for the whole learning process which contains two dimensions of cognitive style.

    This study investigates the effect of cultural factors on cognitive style, looking particularly at the cultures of South-East…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Study Abroad

    Choi, Serene Hyun-Jin, Nieminen, Timo A., Bartylla, C., Bertrand, D., Gong, Y. X., Huber, E., Krüger, K., and Therkildsen, K.

    Abstract: We explore the experiences, both positive and negative, of six visiting research students in physics in an Australian university. We consider their motivations for coming to Australia, their take-home impressions of their visits, and what institutions can do to maximise the success of such visits for both the…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2005 Articles >> Student Support

    Helen Forbes-Mewett

    Abstract: Though the social and economic security of international students is an important factor influencing student and parent decisions regarding where to access international education, researchers have paid little attention to defining the notion of "security". Drawring on literature from a range of fields, the current paper is used to advance the concept of cultural difference and relocation. These issues are contexualised within the rising international educational market and how pastoral care is…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Academic

    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…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Study Abroad

    Rob Malicki and Linda Vaughn

    Abstract:  In his ministerial statement on internationalisation of education in October 2003, Dr Brendan Nelson stated ‘Internationalisation is a two way process…yet less than 1% of Australian students travel abroad for study’. Many Australian Vice-Chancellors have already mandated student mobility targets of 10% or more, but thus far there has been little communication and sharing of strategies of how to reach these targets. This paper will consider the promotion of…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Student Support

    Helen Farrell, Cristina Pastore, Neera Handa, Joanne Dearlove, Ed Spalding

    Abstract: Peer mentoring, a collaborative program offered at University of Western Sydney, may enhance the educational outcomes and the first year experience of many first year university students. Learning Advisors, Counsellors and academics work together to train and support peer mentors from various Schools within the University. In training mentors, lecturing and content teaching is kept to a minimum. The group process, that is most…

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  • 04:05 - 17.01.2009 Articles >> Cross-cultural Communication

    Dr Shanton Chang and Dr Sophie Arkoudis

    Abstract: This paper focuses on unpacking the myths and assumptions around engagement between international and local students. By exploring current literature on socialisation and practices within the higher education sector, the discussion will concentrate on possible research agendas in the area of socialisation and localinternational student engagement. The paper will highlight some of the strengths of current literature and practice as well as some of the gaps that…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2006 Articles >> Academic

    David Craven

    Abstract: The traditional view of the learning style of the Asian student learner as being suited to rote learning, concrete thinking and teacher dependence can restrict the innovative learning experiences that are provided to the Asian learner. For subjects such as business where there is no one right way but rather a variety of approaches that are often contextually determined, the traditional learning style can be ineffective in fostering knowledge. This…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Policy

    Cheryl Cook

    Abstract: This workshop reviews the challenges of engaging with revised legislative environment and looks at these encounters from three angles – practical application, recognition of content and function and, issues discussions. The aim is to engage industry professionals, both physically and mentally, in consolidating their awareness and examining the National Code 2007 in relation to their work requirements and encourage them to consider informed options. Through teamwork, problem solving, and strategy discussions, participants…

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  • 03:29 - 17.01.2009 Articles >> Academic

    Takako Kishimoto and Susan Sandretto

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  • 03:21 - 17.01.2009 Articles >> Cross-cultural Communication

    Dr Stanley Winter Theron and Clark Liu Wengang

    Abstract: This paper critically assesses the general problems enhancing international student communication, “Global
    Village” general problem!
    As in all human communication, interaction between local and “foreign” students can be problematic on a
    variety of real or perceived levels, and includes factors such as “host and guest cultures”, age and interest
    levels as well as cultural switching between including “host and guest cultures”

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2006 Articles >> Student Support

    Judith Vincent, Judy Thompson, Don Stojanovic

    Introduction: What are the challenges in managing an international program for school students and monitoring compliance across a large system such as the NSW government school system? How do NSW government schools support young international students adjusting to a new cultural and educational environment and help them succeed?

    The NSW government school system has over 2000 international students enrolled in over 160 schools across the…

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Summission extension for ISANA 2008 Print E-mail
Tuesday, 10 June 2008

ISANA's 19th International Education Conference will be held from 2 - 5 December 2008, at SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.  The theme for this year's conference is “Promoting Integration and Interaction”.  

 
Abstracts were due on Friday. Due to a large number of requests for extensions we have extended the general submission date to Sunday 15 June. Abstracts will be considered in the order they are received so please submit your abstract as soon as possible.
 
Abstracts should reflect an aspect of the conference theme and/or be on a topic of current interest in international education. Abstracts (300 words max) can be submitted for the following presentation categories:  Refereed papers; Non-refereed papers and Interactive Workshops. Descriptions of the different presentation formats are on the web site.
 
Abstracts can be submitted online: www.cdesign.com.au/isana08. Further details, including a program overview, are  also available on the conference web site. 
 
Presentation Themes

  • Cultural diversity
  • Intercultural interaction
  • Connecting students into the community
  • Enhancing interaction within the campus
  • Integrating diversity in the classroom
  • Building our understanding of multicultural environments and contexts

 
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