Learning Challenges and Preferred Pedagogies of International Students: A Perspective from the USA

Autor/in	Rao, Pramila
Titel	Learning Challenges and Preferred Pedagogies of International Students: A Perspective from the USA
Quelle	In: International Journal of Educational Management, 31 (2017) 7, S.1000-1016 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0951-354X
DOI	10.1108/IJEM-01-2016-0001
Schlagwörter	Foreign Students; College Students; Barriers; Online Surveys; Writing Skills; Student Participation; Comprehension; Feedback (Response); Educational Environment; Teaching Methods; Lecture Method; Discussion (Teaching Technique); Assignments; Student Surveys; Private Colleges; Academic Discourse; English (Second Language); Cognitive Style; Tests; Student Needs; Geographic Regions; Likert Scales + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; Verstehen; Verständnis; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Schülerbefragung; Privathochschule; Discourse; Diskurs; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Cognitive styles; Kognitiver Stil; Examination; Prüfung; Examen; Likert-Skala
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the challenges international students face during their higher education in the USA. This research study was conducted at a private university in the Eastern region of the USA from October 2012 through May 2013 (Fall and Spring semesters) with undergraduate and graduate international students. International students for this study are defined as those students who are on an international student visa status (F1). Design/methodology/approach: This research adopts an online survey method to understand the challenges international students encounter in a single university. A total of 111 students responded providing a response rate of 33 percent. The results were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Findings: The findings of this study suggest that the primary learning challenges of international students are inadequate writing skills, non-participation, and comprehension abilities. The predominant learning needs are writing academic papers, enhancing class participation, and having local mentors. The students recommend that professors offer detailed feedback, encourage nurturing environments, and provide informal feedback for assignments. The preferred pedagogies are class lectures, class discussions, and individual assignments. Practical implications: This study provides implications for both faculty and administrative staff in managing international students better. Originality/value: This paper provides a holistic picture of the challenges international students face during their higher education in the USA. Most of the research on this population focuses only on one of the elements addressed in this research. The results of this empirical study will help guide both local faculty and global academic institutions in understanding this student population better. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01