A Case Study on the Use of Voicethread as a Presentation Practice Tool for Foreign Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 421-446
Author(s):  
Ransook Kang
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Students

scholarly journals International Industrial Internship: A Case Study from a Japanese Engineering University Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Wai Kian Tan ◽  
Minoru Umemoto
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Students ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Japanese Students ◽  
International Internship ◽  
Rapport Building ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
International Internships ◽  
Internship Programs

In this globalization-focused era, the demand for globalized engineers in the creation of borderless societies is increasing. Despite the initiatives by the Japanese government to promote internalization through increasing the intake of foreign students, the exposures gained by the Japanese students from these programs are minimal. For years, internship has been used globally as a platform for training and educating future engineers, but only a few studies have examined the proactive transformation from domestic to international internship. International internships overseas offer a completely new dimension of experiences when carried out in multicultural environments. This article reports and offers evidence of a Japanese engineering university’s rapid global internship reform strategy toward the expansion of international internships in Malaysia. This paper provides insights into the process, from initial setup to implementation of the internship program covering all the necessary preparation and support. From the establishment of an overseas collaboration base and rapport building with hosting industries, the systematic steps taken are reported. Regarding the internship program, feedback from Japanese engineering students who completed their internships show improved satisfaction due to continuous improvement of the internship program with progressing years. It was also discovered that the low participation rate in overseas internship by Japanese students is not due to their inward-looking temperament, but due to the lack of internship program availability that is administered with sufficient preparation enabling them to challenge themselves in a new environment. The challenges encountered in the program, and the sustainable improvements made in alignment with sustainable development goals toward equitable quality education and promotion of lifelong learning are also stated. In this paper, the future perspectives and outlook of internships are also described considering today’s rapid technological advancements and the fast-changing needs of industries, which require future internship programs to have flexible approaches and ideologies.

scholarly journals Language competency, group development and sociometric status of foreign students in Russian higher eduction institutions (a case study of Chinese students)

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.Yu. Chibisova ◽  
E.A. Verchenova
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Group Development ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Language Competency ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Higher Eduction ◽  
Academic Year

The article presents the results of an empirical study of Socio-psychological characteristics of group of Chinese students who are studying at Russian universities. 132 Chinese students aged between 18 to 26 years from Foundation course were involved in the study. Using investigational methods we found a correlation between language competence and sociometric and referentometric status of Chinese students throughout the academic year. It is expected that the acquired results are due to three factors: socio-psychological, where interpersonal relationships depend on the students' achievements; cultural-specific factors, where tenacity and diligence in work are valuable, and processes of socio-cultural adaptation.

scholarly journals Case Study Method For Teaching Russian Language As A Foreigner

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Yusupova Nigora Muxamedjanovna ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Classic Case ◽  
Independent Decision

The article substantiates the importance of teaching Russian language to foreign students using the case study method. Now there is a lot of talk about the need to strengthen the communicative component when teaching Russian as a foreign language. This goal can be facilitated by the use of cases in classes with foreigners. The classic case contributes to the development of skills for making an independent decision, the purpose of working with a case in an audience with foreigners is different - a communicative workshop. The article lists the topics on which cases can be offered to foreigners, and presents the development of one of the cases as an example of the concept we propose.

scholarly journals MALAYSIAN STUDENTS' SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN EGYPT, MOROCCO, AND JORDAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-247
Author(s):  
Wail Muin Ismail ◽  
Zakaria Alcheikh Mahmoud Awad ◽  
Muhammad Azhar Zailani ◽  
Xuan Di
Keyword(s):  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
University Campus ◽  
The Social ◽  
Class Climate ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Adjustment Issues ◽  
Malaysian Students

Purpose of the study: This study examines the social adjustment of Malaysian students studying in Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan. Quantitative, comparative and case study methods were used. Methodology: Through the questionnaire, in which the social adjustment of the students to the university campus was defined, a total of 587 questionnaires were answered by Malaysian students studying in the three countries. SPSS software was used to carry out the calculation of the mean, t-test, ANOVA and Tukey HSD analysis. Main Findings: The outcome of the analysis shows that Malaysian male and female students reached the medium level of social adjustment in the three countries. The differences in the means of female and male responses have no significance. Malaysian student's adjustment to the class climate was higher than that of the environment outside. Malaysian students more adjusted with a university campus in Jordan and Egypt than they are in Morocco. Applications of this study: This study showed a view of conditions Malaysian students in Jordan, Morocco, and Egypt. It will be helpful for students, universities, teachers to be aware of foreign students’ social adjustment issues and pay more attention to this particular problem. Novelty/Originality of this study: This paper found Malaysian students are more adjusted to the university campus in Jordan and Egypt than they are in Morocco. This suggests that Morocco is a better destination for study for Malaysian students as long as the social adjustment is concerned.

Using Web for Delivery of Open and Distance Learning Programmes

2013 ◽  
pp. 239-265
Author(s):  
Kumar Sunil ◽  
M. K. Salooja
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Open Educational Resources ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

This case study focuses on the usage of Web as a delivery mode for open and distance learning programmes in India. It describes the designing and delivering of a postgraduate level academic programme at Indira Gandhi National Open University. The university has been struggling with teething problems tied to the initial stage of acquisition of an online learning platform. It is a bit of an extensive chapter, as it documents academic and administrative policies being practiced by the largest university in the world to overcome these problems. The objective of this case study is to reflect on the evolution process and to identify conducive factors for successful delivery of online programmes. The interpretative case study methodology also facilitates distinguishing the evidence-based best practices. Access to technology and its robustness are the main constraints in delivery of education through online platforms for any developing country. The online programmes are able to attract a good number of foreign students. The institution has to concurrently put in place a policy framework covering aspects like: friendliness to the online interface; standardization of design, delivery, and assessment of the online programmes; recognition to the teachers and administrative staff involved in online programmes; and the use of open educational resources. This case study provides valuable insight for foreign universities ready to plunge into the vast higher education market in India and other developing countries without crossing political borders. It is also very helpful for universities, which are either planning or in the initial stage of acquiring online learning platforms.

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