international student experience journey
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International Student Experience Journey
Chris CutforthSport Department International Student
Experience Lead
Context
Academy of Sport and Physical Activity
International Strategy
My role - International Student Experience Lead
International student recruitment
Research methodology
Online questionnaire survey to all international sports students
International student focus groups - countries of origin
Academic staff focus groups
Student Support Officer focus groups
Quantitative and qualitative data collected over 3 academic years
Lines of enquiry Views and experiences of the
induction programme The quality of learning, teaching and
academic support Student Support services Cultural awareness, accessibility and
approachability of staff Awareness and use of other student
services, including social and cultural activities
Key difficulties and challenges faced by international students and the staff teaching them
Ideas for improving the international student experiences in the future
Key findings Mixed quality of experiences ranging from
very positive to very negative Significant variations in experiences
between cultural groups and between courses
International students from ‘western’ countries tend to have the more positive experiences
Students from China and the Far East often experience the most significant challenges
Significant scope to improve the quality and consistency of teaching and academic support
Need to improve careers and employability opportunities, advice and support
'Cultural separation'
Successes CRM Induction University services ISSO/academic staff
relationship AWP time allocations Social events Student interactions
research
Areas for development
Teaching assistants Staff CPD Careers/employability
research project Course team action
plans LTA practice
improvements CDA
Supporting Kurdistan students
4 Kurdistan students – MSc Sport and Exercise Science
3 months notice of arrival! Major issues adapting to the
academic culture Smart and hard working
students Self punishing Individual approaches to their
studies Mutually supportive in the
informal learning environment
The response Weekly meeting with Course
Leader Drop in sessions (academic skills) Open door policy AWP time for teaching team SSO contact and support Assume no prior knowledge Check knowledge and
understanding (again and again!) CDA – 15 credit study and lab
skills modules Preparations of new intake (CRM)
Opportunities and challenges
Internationalising the curriculum
‘Global academics’ Inclusive LTA practice Balancing international
recruitment with delivery of a quality learning experience
The vision
Sports graduates equipped and
motivated to make a positive contribution to a global industry
and challenging world
Contact details...
Chris CutforthSport Department International Student Experience
Lead
Extension 5626