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Publication Date: 2020
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A New Country, New University, New School - How Do I Cope? International Student Experiences
Hartwig, Kay; Stokhof, Harry; Fransen, Peter
Journal of International Students, v10 spec iss 2 p51-70 2020
Many students embark on an international experience (study tour and/or practicum/placement) during their teacher education program. There are benefits and challenges for those participating in such programs. Reflection is a useful tool in enabling the students to reflect on their experiences; capitalise on the benefits and assist in meeting the challenges that may arise. This paper reports on how reflection was used in a three-week program for international students conducted in a school in The Netherlands. Reflection is an important part of the program as the students are required to socialise into a new country and culture; a new university setting; and then a new school site -- multi socialisation (Barton & Hartwig, 2017). The aim of this specific program was the development of participants both as global citizens and as global teachers (Stokhof & Fransen, 2017). Reflection enabled the students to appreciate and understand their experiences in the community of multi international students, foreign pupils and teachers in a foreign school context, thus supporting their development as global citizens and global teachers.
Descriptors: Coping, Foreign Students, Student Adjustment, Teacher Education Programs, Educational Experience, Socialization, Practicums, Educational Benefits, Reflection, Student Attitudes, Barriers, Cultural Differences, Global Approach, Foreign Countries, International Education, Preservice Teachers, Program Descriptions, Cultural Awareness
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands; India; South Africa; Australia
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