scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON THE LOCAL STUDENTS’ LIFE EXPERIENCES

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 09-23
Author(s):  
Siti Maziha Mustapha ◽  
Faridah Ibrahim ◽  
Suhida Hani Suid ◽  
Karthiyaini Devarajoo ◽  
Suraya Amirrudin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
English Language ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Language Abilities ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Local Students ◽  
Different Cultures

This research explored the local students’ interaction with their international peers and investigated whether they consider the inclusion of international students has positively or negatively affected their education experiences. This study found that the local students were somewhat comfortable as they did not mind having international students on campus. They value the interactions that they had with the international students as they got to learn about different cultures and broaden their worldview. The local students revealed that they do face challenges in working in group activities or assignments with international students due to differences in English language abilities and attitudes towards the quality of work and time management. They also expressed interest and willingness to participate in university events or programmes that would enable them to socialise with the international students. They believe that universities should organize more events that would encourage interaction between local and international so they could form a stronger bond. It is recommended that strategies be put into place by both private and public universities to organize meaningful events or programmes that would foster greater understanding and appreciation of diversity on campus and promote a harmonious environment for a conducive multinational campus.

Iranian University Faculties and Managing Culturally Diverse Classrooms: Strategies for Peace Establishment in the Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-256
Author(s):  
Parisa Badrkhani
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Empathy Training ◽  
Multicultural Classroom ◽  
Diverse Classrooms ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Local Students ◽  
Different Cultures

There are large number of students from around the world who are planning to continue their education in the U.S. universities. They have different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, social beliefs, and so on. Moreover, the educators who are from different countries have the special cultures. This is their task to manage the culturally diverse classrooms to obtain the best results for the educational purposes. In this study, the focus was on three main issues: (a) teaching in multicultural higher education, (b) students’ attitudes toward the different cultures (especially their classmates), and (c) the strategies the educators apply in the multicultural classroom to establish peace. Five Iranian faculties who were teaching English language literature subject, in California State universities, were selected and interviewed via Skype. The results showed that they had a very positive attitude toward teaching in multicultural classrooms. The educators claimed that they apply the emotional empathy, empathy training, culturally proportional curriculum, and the structured rules for the multicultural classroom. One of them argued that holding conferences regarding the diversity is very useful, and the other one proposed that holding involuntary service, sport, and community programs for both the immigrant and the local students is considerable to make the students closer and establish the sense of peace among them.

Consumer Demand in the Egyptian Market of University Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 232-249
Author(s):  
Amany I. Shahin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
University Education ◽  
Egyptian Culture ◽  
The University ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Consumer's Perception

This study explores consumer demands in the Egyptian market of university education. Three aspects discussed are the value of university education in Egyptian culture, consumer perceptions regarding the quality of university education, and consumer preferences regarding the university education service. Results of the empirical investigation indicate that university education is highly regarded in Egyptian culture, however, consumer’s perception of its quality is moderate. Consumers prefer university studies in courses taught in the English language, universities in a nearby geographical location, governmental universities, and top class faculties. The study focuses on university education in Egypt and the authors hope to shed light on higher education in countries that share the same cultural characteristics. Many studies investigated higher education in different cultures, yet relatively few have considered it in an emerging nation. The present study addresses this gap.

Consumer Demand in the Egyptian Market of University Education

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-61
Author(s):  
Amany I. Shahin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
University Education ◽  
Egyptian Culture ◽  
The University ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Consumer's Perception

This study explores consumer demands in the Egyptian market of university education. Three aspects discussed are the value of university education in Egyptian culture, consumer perceptions regarding the quality of university education, and consumer preferences regarding the university education service. Results of the empirical investigation indicate that university education is highly regarded in Egyptian culture, however, consumer’s perception of its quality is moderate. Consumers prefer university studies in courses taught in the English language, universities in a nearby geographical location, governmental universities, and top class faculties. The study focuses on university education in Egypt and the authors hope to shed light on higher education in countries that share the same cultural characteristics. Many studies investigated higher education in different cultures, yet relatively few have considered it in an emerging nation. The present study addresses this gap.

scholarly journals The attitude of providing good death from intensive care nurses: A meta-synthesis of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Siyu Liu ◽  
Makiko Kondo
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Good Death ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Intensive Care Nurses ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
Quality Of Death ◽  
Different Cultures

The purpose of this article is to explore the attitude of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses of good death and to improve the quality of death of dying patients in ICU. The authors conducted a literature search from databases for published, English-language, peer-reviewed reports of qualitative studies that focused on attitude of ICU nurses of providing good death from different cultures during 2009-2018. 13 studies met eligibility criteria with the following two questions: A. “What are the obstacles to realize good death in ICU?” B. “How to help ICU dying patients to get good death?”. According to these questions, we grouped all results. Finally, 5 categories each answered Research Question A(RQ-A), and 5 indicated RQ-B. The following four factors that can promote the good death of ICU dying patients: 1) Legalizing and standardizing “good death” in ICU by providing education, physical and mental support for nurses; 2) Gaining trust of family and seeking consistency of important decisions; 3) Creating a physical and cooperative environment of ICU that benefits dying patients; 4) Giving priority to satisfy physical and mental needs of dying patients and their families, leaving no regrets.

scholarly journals Acculturation and Linguistic Factors on International Students’ Self-Esteem and Language Confidence

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-329
Author(s):  
Iris Y. Lopez ◽  
Ngoc H. Bui
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
English Language ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Host Culture ◽  
Frequency Of Contact ◽  
International College

Acculturation and linguistic factors were examined as predictors of self-esteem and language confidence among 91 international college students. The majority of participants were Asian (64.8%), female (59.3%), and graduate students (76.9%). Assimilative (adopting host cultural values) and integrative (blending both host and home cultural values) modes of acculturation, less frequency of contact with host culture members, and lower quality of contact predicted higher self-esteem. Less social support and lower English language confidence also predicted higher self-esteem. Also, higher self-esteem was positively related to greater perceived daily hassles (minor stressors faced by students). Furthermore, longer length of stay and greater assimilation and integration scores significantly predicted greater English language confidence. Limitations and implications for international students and educational institutions are discussed.

Creative Arts Therapy in the Context of Children With Cancer: A Concept Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Raybin ◽  
Marilyn Krajicek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
English Language ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Creative Arts Therapy ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Broad Concept

Aim: To report an analysis of the concept of creative arts therapy (CAT) in the context of pediatric cancer. Background: Literature supports the intuitive conclusion that creative interventions improve a patient’s journey through the cancer trajectory. However, a new definition is needed to encompass CAT and creative expression interventions in order to better understand the concept of creativity in health care, specifically in pediatric oncology. Design: Concept analysis. Data Sources: The scientific databases CINAHL, PsycInfo (Ovid), AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicine), and PubMed were queried for English language research articles published between 2008 and 2018 using the search terms: creative arts therapy and cancer. Method: The Walker and Avant method of concept analysis was implemented. Results: CAT is a broad concept bringing creative arts in a therapeutic manner to children with cancer. Attributes include expression of feelings; creating art, music, or movement; and improvement of symptoms. CAT is frequently measured using quality of life and symptom assessment scales. Antecedents include the diagnosis of cancer, the distress caused by cancer, and a child’s willingness to participate in creative activity. Consequences include improved quality of life, improved sense of well-being, decreased psychosocial symptoms, and less cancer pain. Conclusion: The literature supports CAT as a concept that may decrease distress for children with cancer.

scholarly journals Project Ibunka – a web-based virtual exchange project

2020 ◽  
pp. 201-230
Author(s):  
Masahito Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Intercultural Understanding ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cooperative Partner ◽  
Esl Learners ◽  
Different Cultures

Since 2000, I have been coordinating a web based virtual exchange project, Project Ibunka. Ibunka means different cultures in Japanese. It aims to provide opportunities of authentic interaction among EFL/ESL learners all over the world. The project has been giving English language learners from various countries opportunities to use English for authentic purposes and promote intercultural understanding. Since 2000, more than 6,000 students from 22 countries have joined the project. The long life, the regularly appearing cooperative partner teachers, the diversity of students’ cultures, and the high quality of the messages exchanged, are the assets of Project Ibunka. This paper, as a case study of virtual exchange, overviews the background and the project constitution as a whole. It also analyzes the project management and students’ written products. The three administrative features, (1) non-unified project goals for partner institutions, (2) selecting and sequencing themes and sub-themes, and (3) moderation by experienced instructors, have contributed to students’ quantitative fluency as well as their qualitative improvement.

Food procurement in English-language Canadian public schools: Opportunities and challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-99
Author(s):  
Shawna Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Food Environment ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
English Language ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Food Environments ◽  
School Food ◽  
Provincial Level ◽  
School Food Environment

This paper examines the changes to procurement for school food environments in Canada as a response to changes to nutrition regulations at the provincial level. Interviews with those working in school food environments across Canada revealed how changes to the nutrition requirements of foods and beverages sold in schools presented opportunities to not only improve the nutrient content of the items made available in school food environments, but also to include local producers and/or school gardens in procuring for the school food environment. At the same time, some schools struggle to procure nutritionally compliant foods due to increased costs associated with transporting produce to rural, remote, or northern communities as well as logistic difficulties like spoilage. Although the nutrition regulations have facilitated improvements to food environments in some schools, others require more support to improve the overall nutritional quality of the foods and beverages available to students at school.

CURRENT SITUATION OF MANAGEMENT AND USE OF TEACHING EQUIPMENT UNDER ORIENTATIONS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENT CAPACITY IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DIEN BIEN DISTRICT, DIEN BIEN PROVINCE IN THE PRESENT PERIOD

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Van Phuc ◽  
Ngo Quang Son
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Equipment Management ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Lower Secondary Schools

Last time, management of equipment, maintenance and use of teaching equipment in lower secondary schools in Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province has been paid more attention, making important contributions to keeping sustainably, improve the quality of education in the district. Every year the lower secondary schools have been given funding and have plans to equip additional teaching equipment. Most lower secondary schools have full-time staff in charge of teaching equipment; with equipment storage rooms, cabinets are gradually added; laboratories and classrooms have been built more and more; have a system of records of teaching equipment management established; The work of inventorying and purifying teaching equipment periodically was also concerned. The movement of innovating teaching methods has made education managers and teachers more interested in using teaching equipment effectively. The positive management measures have caused many teachers to use teaching equipment as an integral part of the lesson, helping the quality of the lessons be increasingly improved to meet the requirements of changes. New teaching methods. Education administrators, teachers, teaching equipment staff are becoming more and more serious in teaching device management. However, the reality of teaching equipment management still reveals many limitations: The management of teaching equipment in schools is still administrative and ineffective. The equipment has no overall and detailed plans; The procurement of teaching equipment is not guaranteed in terms of quantity, lack of uniformity (some are redundant, some are lacking), quality is limited (durability, accuracy is not guaranteed, some new ones are not used); preservation still has many shortcomings; lack of specialized staff; lack of storage space or insufficient storage; lack of cabinets, prices, laboratories, subject classrooms; specially managing the use of teaching equipment is not tight; Many places teachers have not paid attention to use, ineffective use. The situation of “teaching vegetarianism” is still common, teaching equipment used is still movement, mostly used only in special cases such as competitions for good teachers, lectures or when there is a delegation check; There are many cases of information technology abuse in teaching. The effective use of teaching equipment oriented student capacity development is not much. The management of the use of teaching equipment oriented to develop student competencies in the current trend of Industry Revolution 4.0 is a matter of great concern to educational managers.Thus, the task of surveying the situation of managing the effective use of teaching equipment, finding subjective and objective reasons in order to propose measures to effectively manage the use of teaching equipment in the direction of developing students’ practical capacities and contributing to improving the quality of teaching in secondary schools in Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province is a very important and necessary task today.

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