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Mersin, Gariban; Köprülü, Fatma; Öznacar, Behcet – Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 2022
In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the positive or negative effects of the communication model applied in primary school classrooms on the academic success of Syrian immigrant students from the perspective of teachers and students. Therefore, the case study method, which is a qualitative research method, was preferred. The study group of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Immigrants
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Kim, Hyung Nam – Interactive Learning Environments, 2012
It is often observed that most international students are less likely to express their opinions in class. The lack of communicative engagement has negative impacts on students' academic performance. The objective of this article was to explore a range of possible explanations for international students' lack of engagement in class discussions and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Cultural Differences, Intercultural Communication, Web Sites
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Wigglesworth, Gillian; Billington, Rosey – Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 2013
There are now significant numbers of children who speak a language other than English when they enter the formal school system in Australia. Many of these children come from a language background that is entirely different from the school language. Many Indigenous children, however, come from creole-speaking backgrounds where their home language…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, Creoles, English (Second Language)
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McMahon, Patrick – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2011
Higher institutions in the United Kingdom (UK) have responded enthusiastically to two prime ministers' "Initiatives for International Education" to promote Britain as a destination for overseas students and international fees from Chinese students now play an important role in the funding of the UK university sector. Yet it is not clear…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Colleges, Cognitive Style, Foreign Students
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Cochran, Jeff L. – School Counselor, 1996
Counseling approaches for elementary school students using play and art therapy techniques can help overcome cultural barriers. Discusses benefits of play and art therapy for helping culturally different students overcome barriers to school success, and reviews two programs that use art and play therapy as primary tools. (JPS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Art Therapy, Communication Problems, Cultural Differences