The impact of placements on the academic performance of UK and international students in higher education

In an increasingly competitive environment to provide better education, higher education institution should focus on improving the students’ academic performance. This performance embodied in student grade which then support the graduated student who search for jobs. Besides improving the mental attitude, higher education institution should also improve cognitive abilities. One of the important factors which can contribute in improving cognitive abilities is lecturer professional competencies. Lecturer should have a wide and deep knowledge regarding the courses they teach. They also should possess practical experience so their lesson more attractive. This study examined the impact of lecturers’ professional competency on students’ academic performance in higher education. The findings show that the professional competency do not have a significantly relation with students’ academic performance. The detail discussion provided with new insights of various factors which might relate to the performance.

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Shaping the future of a globalized world

European Journal of Training and Development ◽

10.1108/ejtd-06-2014-0042 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 162-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Joan Burkhardt ◽

Elisabeth E. Bennett

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

International Students ◽

Human Resource Development ◽

Small Sample ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Interaction Patterns ◽

Content Type ◽

The Future ◽

The Impact ◽

Cultural Interactions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how everyday cross-cultural interactions affected the adjustment of undergraduate international students attending a private university in the northeastern United States of America. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected primarily through interviews with nine international students and observations at “Eastern University”. Students were purposively selected to balance gender and world regions. Analysis used constant comparison until findings emerged, which were member-checked with study participants (Merriam, 2009). Findings – Findings show that the impact of university diversity initiatives for promoting everyday cross-cultural interactions is described as creating an us/them divide, promoting solidarity and establishing a cultural presence. It is concluded that formal university events foster recognition of the campus diversity international students help provide, but their impact on everyday cross-cultural interactions is both positive and negative. Additionally, the mode by which undergraduate international students are introduced to their US campus affects their integration and future interaction patterns. Research limitations/implications – Further research is needed to explore higher education institutions (HEIs)’ connection to human resource development (HRD) for shaping the future global arena. Studies that address the continuum from higher education to the workforce are needed to prepare the next generation of professionals for a global world. This study is limited due to small sample size. Findings are not generalizable in a statistical sense, but HRD professionals in HEIs may compare the details in this study with their own institutions. Originality/value – This study contributes to the discussion of national HRD by addressing international students and their insights into how diversity programs impact adjustment in an American setting. Additionally, organizational and faculty development initiatives in academic institutions can be improved by understanding the insights found in this study.

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Impact of Part Time Work on the Academic Performance of International Students

Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship ◽

10.24191/jibe.v2i1.14457 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

Ershad Ali

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

International Students ◽

Time Management ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Time Work ◽

Part Time ◽

Auckland Region ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact ◽

Part Time Work

The study analyses the impact of part time work on academic performance of international students while they study. In doing so, the study has conducted a survey among international students who were studying at different tertiary institutes in Auckland region. The study found that there are positive as well as negative impacts on the students’ academic performance while they study as well as work. The study opines that whether the impact would be positive or negative depends on time management between work and study. Findings of the study may be of interest for policy makers, educationists, and researchers.

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Impact of Covid-19 on International Student Support

Journal of International Students ◽

10.32674/jis.v12i2.3625 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo ◽

Brett Perozzi ◽

Birgit Schreiber ◽

Thierry Luescher

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

International Students ◽

Student Affairs ◽

International Student ◽

Student Support ◽

Mental Wellbeing ◽

Exploratory Survey ◽

Return Home ◽

Primary Groups ◽

The Impact

The Covid-19 pandemic caused unique challenges to international students. Student Affairs and Services (SAS) across the higher education sector played a key role in supporting students and institutions during the pandemic. This article reports the findings of an exploratory survey with SAS practitioners from around the globe on the ways in which SAS responded to the pandemic and sought to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on students in general and international students specifically. The results demonstrate that international students were among the primary groups of students impacted by the pandemic. Specific challenges identified include mental wellbeing, inability to return home, financial hardships, fear, and uncertainty. Discrimination of certain groups was also noted. SAS intervened to assist international students in navigating these challenges across world regions, including services declared essential for international student support. Finally, financial implications and the future of international student support are explored.

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De impact van de coronacrisis op het subjectief welbevinden van (internationale) studenten in Nederland

Mens en maatschappij ◽

10.5117/mem2021.3.004.vanm ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 96 (3) ◽

pp. 357-383

Author(s):

Christof Van Mol ◽

Sabien Dekkers ◽

Ellen Verbakel

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

International Students ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Social Contact ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Education Students ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Abstract The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on subjective well-being of (international) higher education students in the Netherlands In this paper we investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on subjective well-being of higher education students in the Netherlands. More specifically, we compare international students and Dutch students, based on the Dutch data of the COVID-19 International Student Well-Being Study, a cross-sectional survey conducted between May-July 2020 among higher education students across the Netherlands (N = 10.491). Based on the sociological literature on the relationship between social capital and subjective well-being, we investigate in particular whether changes in social contact during the first lockdown can explain differences in subjective well-being between international and Dutch students. Our results suggest that although international students report lower levels of subjective well-being compared to Dutch students, these differences cannot be directly explained by (changes) in social contact during the lockdown.

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ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL CULTURE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BRAZILIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

INTED2017 Proceedings ◽

10.21125/inted.2017.0189 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Jaélison Rodrigues de Souza ◽

Silvio Luiz de Paula ◽

Bruno Campello de Souza ◽

Francisco Vicente Sales Melo

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Digital Culture ◽

The Impact

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Predictors of Resilience among Indonesian Students in Malaysian Universities

Asian Journal of University Education ◽

10.24191/ajue.v16i3.11081 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 169

Author(s):

Khairina Khairina ◽

Samsilah Roslan ◽

Noorlila Ahmad ◽

Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh ◽

Nurazidawati Mohamad Arsad

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Social Support ◽

International Students ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Well Being ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Studying Abroad ◽

Internationalization In Higher Education ◽

Adjustment Issues ◽

The Impact

The benefits of internationalization in higher education are indisputable. However, students studying abroad may face difficulties such as adjustment issues since they are away from home and go through a new stage in their lives. Seeing that an essential predictor of psychological adjustment is resilience, the current study aims to assess the role of a range of factors (optimism, social support, self-efficacy, psychological well-being, and demographic) in predicting the resilience of Indonesian students in Malaysia. Two hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used to test the influencing factors on resilience. Based on the literature, this study is quantitative in nature where a total of 229 Indonesian postgraduate students in Malaysian public universities were chosen as participants. Results showed that resilience is affected by optimism, social support, and self-efficacy. Essentially, this study provides practical insights into how international students can make adjustments to reduce the impact of stress faced in challenging situations. Keywords: adjustment, higher education, international students, Malaysia, resilience

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