Practicum for international students in teacher education programs: an investigation of three university sites through multisocialisation, interculturalisation and reflection
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Practicum for international students in teacher education programs: an investigation of three university sites through multisocialisation, interculturalisation and reflection |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3337 |
Book Title | Professional learning in the work place for international students: exploring theory and practice |
Authors | Barton, Georgina (Author), Hartwig, Kay (Author), Joseph, Dawn (Author) and Podorova, Anna (Author) |
Editors | Barton, Georgina and Hartwig, Kay |
Volume | 19 |
Page Range | 129-146 |
Series | Professional and Practice-Based Learning |
Chapter Number | 8 |
Number of Pages | 18 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISBN | 9783319600574 |
9783319600581 | |
ISSN | 2210-5549 |
2210-5557 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319600574 |
Abstract | This chapter explores the practicum experience of international students undertaking education programs at three different universities in Australia. International students were interviewed about their practicum experiences with a particular focus on what worked well and what needed improvement. Through a thematic analysis as well as identifying aspects of the interview data related to multisocialisation, interculturalisation and reflection models the authors share findings even though international students may experience difficulties during their practicum they also note that these experiences allow them to learn. When mentor teachers were able to recognise the international students’ strengths then placements were successful. Further, unpacking areas that need improvement through a supportive manner enabled students to learn and reconstruct their practice. The rich and informative data on the challenges and successful approaches across the three sites in this study add to the body of literature regarding effective ways to improve work placements for international students. |
Keywords | practicum; international students; teacher education programs |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Teacher Education and Early Childhood |
Griffith University | |
Deakin University | |
Monash University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q454w/practicum-for-international-students-in-teacher-education-programs-an-investigation-of-three-university-sites-through-multisocialisation-interculturalisation-and-reflection
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