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Academic staff response to international students and internationalising the curriculum: the impact of disciplinary differences

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: While extensive discussion has been devoted to internationalising the curriculum in a response to the presence of international students, little is known about how academic staff members perceive the presence of this student cohort. Using data collected through semi‐structured interviews with 80 academic staff from four different faculties in one higher education institution, this study investigates staff understanding regarding international students, with particular attention given to how disciplinary differences shape their responses. Findings indicate that staff from ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ disciplines hold different instructional beliefs, which then affect their teaching and learning practice. Discussions are provided on how these differing conceptions of teaching fit into the context of academic development with respect to international education.

Source: The International Journal for Academic Development

DOI: 10.1080/1360144x.2011.546224

Author: Erlenawati Sawir

Institution: Central Queensland University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Governance and Development

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funders: Monash University, University of Melbourne, Central Queensland University