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Yu, Lijuan; Yi, Shuying; Zhai, Jing; Wang, Zhaojin – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2017
With the internationalization of medical education in China, the importance of international students' education in medical schools is also increasing. Except foreign students majoring in Chinese language, English Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBSS) students are the largest group of international students. Based on problems in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Medical Students, Biochemistry, Foreign Students
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Campbell, Heather; Strawser, Michael G.; George, Stephen – Journal of International Students, 2016
As the movement toward international education continues, institutions must be proficient when reaching and teaching international students. Instructors should engage unique learning styles, address individual student needs, and take part in additional training to effectively teach international student learners. These instructional imperatives…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Instructional Innovation, Reflection, Communication Strategies
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Tran, Ly Thi – Educational Review, 2011
This paper explores the adaptation patterns of international Chinese and Vietnamese students in relation to academic writing practices in a higher education context. The study utilises a trans-disciplinary framework for interpreting students' and lecturers' practices within institutional structures. This framework has been developed by infusing a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Foreign Students, Vietnamese People
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Woods, Peter R.; Jordan, Peter J.; Loudoun, Rebecca; Troth, Ashlea C.; Kerr, Don – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 2006
Universities continue to attract growing numbers of international students, so addressing how teachers deal with cultural diversity in the classroom has become increasingly important. This paper outlines the development of a program aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of teaching a university business course in the multicultural classroom.…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Multicultural Education, Teaching Models, Focus Groups
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Cheng, Li-Rong Lilly – American Behavioral Scientist, 1990
Contends that accepting a paradigm shift by universities means learning to respect culturally diverse students and recognizing cognitive style differences. Argues for systematic change in colleges and universities to redefine themselves as culturally plural. Contends educators must develop cross-cultural communicative competence for effective…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cognitive Style, College Faculty, College Students
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Bronsil, Elizabeth – Montessori Life, 1997
Describes efforts to implement an international program between the Montessori program at Xavier University and Korea and Taiwan. Describes eight challenges confronting the project: (1) communication; (2) class participation; (3) sharing culture with the American students; (4) transportation; (5) connection with others; (6) visas and immigration…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Opportunities, Educational Methods