Abstract
Many universities across the globe offer programs for international students that include a work place experience (field placements, practicum, work-integrated learning, internships, industry experience). This component of a program provides teaching and learning opportunities for international students to socialise into workplace settings often in unfamiliar cultural contexts. This presentation draws on data from a research project that was federally funded by the Australian Office for Learning and Teaching Innovation and Development grant. The project, Improving work placement for international students, their mentors and other stakeholders was a two year project that involved six Australian universities and covered a number of disciplines including Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech Pathology. An outcome of the project was the development of a model of effective practice. The model will be discussed and this includes the relationship between the concepts of internationalisation, multi-socialisation and reflection. Ideas and recommendations on strategies to improve international students’ experiences during their work placements will also be shared in this presentation.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
"International Students", " Work place Experience", " Higher Education"
