My Better Practices Chapter focuses on cultural and global awareness which is in a macro lens to see multiculturalism and globalism. While my topic idea talks about teaching international students, which is in a micro lens, I think it is important for educators to know how to teach and improve international students’ learning skills and how we engage them in the communities. Moreover, it is vital for us to model to domestic students the way get along with international students. Most importantly, the contributions that the international students bring are one of the component of cultural and global awareness. Background Information: Globalization has had an impact on universities, discipline content, and the teaching and learning process (Jonrd, 2010). This globalized environment impacts many schools, including K-20 education, which attract huge international students studying in the U.S. United States is one of the most popular destinations for international students every year (Zong, J. & Batalove, J. 2016). According to the Open Doors: MIZZOU fast facts 2016, which is a report from the International Center, 2792 students from 110 countries attended the University of Missouri in the academic year of 2016-2017. Multiculturalism & Globalism As teachers, we may need to open our minds to embrace diversity, and it requires us to have multicultural and global perspectives to understand students from different countries and different cultures. So here are two important ideas, multiculturalism and globalism.
Who are international students? “International students are who come from non-English-speaking countries, as well as US students who were raised in a household where English was not the primary language spoken” The challenges Image you were studying abroad, and what challenges would you have? Here are some particular challenges faced by international students.
Cultural Differences I think cultural differences would be distinctive. For instance, students from Asian may have been taught that it is a sign of disrespect to look directly at teachers when they are speaking, to question them directly, or to differ from their opinions. students from such cultures may be more hesitant to speak up in class discussion than some other students. Teachers' Perceptions I guess you may have your perception in regard to international students. However, it is important to know that most international students are using every ounce of their energies in trying to keep up with what is happening in the classroom, as a result, they are silent in the class. How do educators enhance international students’ learning? The researchers suggest that it is necessary to develop intercultural perspectives and to encourage effective communication with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Educators need be aware of students’ different experiences and expectations and cater for these in their learning. So following slides are some recommended strategies from Carroll and Ryan. For example,
To sum up, as an international student here, I want to say thank you to all of you here, because you empathize with me, understanding my situation, problems, feelings, and try to help me. I feel very warm and touched and I feel like I am belonging here. ![]()
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