Developing Cultural Capability In International Higher Education

Author : Sheila Trahar
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113684726X
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Cultural Capability in International Higher Education written by Sheila Trahar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To function in the diverse world of the twenty-first century requires a crucial ability to navigate its international and interconnected environments effectively. Such a skill may be defined as cultural capability and developing it is at the forefront of this book, as it guides readers in considering their own experiences of learning and teaching in culturally varied contexts of higher education. Using information that builds upon data gained from several years of practice, across a range of countries and institutions the author considers in detail four main themes: Learning, teaching and assessment as a cultural product of higher education Personal and professional interactions between staff and students The political and personal dimensions of the internationalisation of higher education Methodological and ethical considerations when conducting research across cultures These themes provide for rich opportunities to learn from and about others, about our similarities and differences. In this way, Developing Cultural Capability celebrates a world that is multicultural and interdependent, encouraging operation beyond local and national perspectives. Conducting cross-cultural research is not new, but this book shows how narrative inquiry may be a particularly rich – and sensitive - approach in such research in higher education. By writing as a practitioner researcher who has reflected, extensively and critically, on her own practice, the author here gathers together empirical research, case studies and personal reflections, beliefs and assumptions into an innovative account of cultural capability. Through these rich accounts, this book stimulates researchers or practitioners grappling with the cultural complexity of higher education today to reflect on their own practices, proposing some ways to create environments that are more inclusive.

Author : Sheila Trahar
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136847278
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Cultural Capability in International Higher Education written by Sheila Trahar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By writing as a practitioner researcher who has reflected, extensively and critically, on her own practice, the author here gathers together empirical research, case studies and personal reflections, beliefs and assumptions into an innovative account of cultural capability.

Author : Jack Frawley
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811553629
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultural Competence and the Higher Education Sector written by Jack Frawley and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book explores cultural competence in the higher education sector from multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives. It addresses cultural competence in terms of leadership and the role of the higher education sector in cultural competence policy and practice. Drawing on lessons learned, current research and emerging evidence, the book examines various innovative approaches and strategies that incorporate Indigenous knowledge and practices into the development and implementation of cultural competence, and considers the most effective approaches for supporting cultural competence in the higher education sector. This book will appeal to researchers, scholars, policy-makers, practitioners and general readers interested in cultural competence policy and practice.

Author : Leavitt, Lynda
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522521461
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultural Awareness and Competency Development in Higher Education written by Leavitt, Lynda and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-02-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the world becomes more globalized, student populations in university settings will continue to grow in diversity. To ensure students develop the cultural competence to adapt to new environments, universities and colleges must develop policies and programs to aid in the progression of cultural acceptance and understanding. Cultural Awareness and Competency Development in Higher Education is an essential reference book on the latest literature regarding multiculturalism in colleges and universities, focusing on administration and faculty implementation of culturally-aware curriculum to support the development of students' global competence. Featuring extensive coverage on a range of topics including social constructivism, co-curricular learning, and inclusive pedagogy, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the inclusion of culturally diverse curriculums in higher education.

Author : Jan Katherine Bamford
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030486222
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Joint Double Degrees and International Transitions in Higher Education written by Jan Katherine Bamford and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the interplay between culture and pedagogy within the student experience of international joint double degree programmes. The author posits that international higher education can be seen within a construct of mutuality, with the experience of internationalisation being a driving force for the development of agency and cultural awareness. This direct, lived reality of experiencing cultural difference as part of the educational process presents an opportunity for the internationalisation of the self: international joint double degrees provide an ideal vehicle for the development of knowledge and broadening of the mind. Drawing together cultures of learning, differing approaches to pedagogy and the international classroom, this book argues that international joint double degrees constitute an active cultural engagement within a higher education context.

Author : Jan Bamford
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000557251
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding and Improving the Student Experience in Higher Education written by Jan Bamford and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the challenges of improving the student experience in higher education through a ‘third space’ perspective. This key text studies a variety of approaches by drawing on higher education policy, interviews with academics working in third space roles in higher education in the UK, France, Germany, Holland, North America and Italy, as well as auto-ethnographic narratives. The chapters consider key topical areas affecting student experience including academic support, assessment and feedback, creative approaches to pedagogy, approaches to supporting international students and students as partners. This work offers further insights into the way in which the ‘third space’ roles are so important to the functioning of higher education institutions and the ways in which the improvement of the student experience is inexorably intertwined with those in such roles. With evaluative and practice-based insights into embedding institutional changes to improve student outcomes, this book bridges the gap between academia and administration and is ideal reading for anyone interested in improving the student experience within their institution.

Author : Jude Carroll
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131765742X
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tools for Teaching in an Educationally Mobile World written by Jude Carroll and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tools for Teaching in an Educationally Mobile World examines the challenges that undergraduate and postgraduate teachers often encounter when working with students from different national and cultural backgrounds. It focuses on the consequences for interactive teaching and for course design in a world where students, ideas and courses are mobile, using examples and experiences from a wide range of disciplines and national contexts. It not only considers Anglophone countries, including the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, but also the use of English as a language of instruction in countries where neither teachers nor students are native English speakers. This book offers ideas for adjusting and adapting teaching approaches for culturally and linguistically diverse student groups. Students may cross national boundaries to seek accreditation, or the courses may be ‘transnational’, being designed in one country and delivered in another using local as well as ‘fly-in’ faculty. It draws upon growing good practice recommendations using tried and tested methods alongside the extensive and varied experience of the author. The book is structured around a selection of the most common issues and statements of belief held by educators, with key topics including: the impact of educational mobility on teaching and learning; teachers as mediators between academic cultural differences; learning and teaching in English; inclusive teaching and learning; encouraging student participation; assessing diverse students. With a wealth of practical tips and tools that help deal with these issues, this book will be of value to any educator working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It will also interest those involved in the design of curriculum and pedagogy.

Author : Margaret Kumar
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 180043006X
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching and Learning in Higher Education written by Margaret Kumar and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book approaches notions of Being, Interculturality and New Knowledge Systems, through a team of expert contributors who share their evidence-based knowledge. It attempts to address the missing connections between what is recognised as 'global knowledge' and the underrepresented knowledges that are constructed across higher education.

Author : Blummer, Barbara
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522540989
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Ethnic Diversity and Multiculturalism in Higher Education written by Blummer, Barbara and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the world becomes more navigable, opportunities arise for people to live in different countries and for students to study internationally. Such capabilities require universities and other institutions of higher learning to accommodate cultural diversity. Promoting Ethnic Diversity and Multiculturalism in Higher Education is an essential scholarly publication that examines the interaction between culture and learning in academic environments and the efforts to mediate it through various educational venues. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including intercultural competence, microaggressions, and student diversity, this book is geared towards educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.

Author : Darla K. Deardorff
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315529238
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Intercultural Competence in Higher Education written by Darla K. Deardorff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intercultural Competence in Higher Education features the work of scholars and international education practitioners in understanding the learning outcomes of internationalization, moving beyond rhetoric to concrete practice around the world. Devoted exclusively to exploring the central learning outcomes of internationalization efforts, this edited volume contains a refreshing combination of chapters and case studies from interdisciplinary and cross-cultural contributors, including: cutting-edge issues within intercultural competence development, such as intersectionality, mapping intercultural competence, and assessment; the role of higher education in developing intercultural competence for peacebuilding in the aftermath of violent conflict; facilitating intercultural competence through international student internships; interdisciplinary and cross-cultural contributions from over 19 countries including Japan, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, and Vietnam; the latest research and thinking on global, intercultural, and international learning outcomes, with a unique emphasis on newer voices. Intercultural competence has become an essential element in international as well as domestic education. This text provides the latest thinking and research within the context of internationalization, presents practical case studies on how to integrate this into the preparation of global-ready students and will be of interest to postgraduate students, international education administrators, and practitioners, as well as scholars and researchers in a variety of disciplines who have an interest in intercultural and global competence.