International Students, Reflection, and Employability
Editorial
Article Title | International Students, Reflection, and Employability |
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ERA Journal ID | 213306 |
Article Category | Editorial |
Authors | Ryan, Mary (Author) and Barton, Georgina (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of International Students |
Journal Citation | 10 (S2), pp. i-v |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2020 |
Publisher | Open Journals in Education |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 2162-3104 |
2166-3750 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v10iS2.3234 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/article/view/3234 |
Abstract | International students make an incredibly important contribution to universities worldwide. It is therefore critical that higher education contexts support international students’ success in their studies. The International Student Barometer indicates international students’ interest in work experience, career advice and employment post-study. A necessary skill for all graduates is the ability to be able to reflect on and in professional practice, yet there is limited research that explores reflection, the teaching of reflective thinking, and reflexivity for international students. Our research has shown that international students may approach the process of reflection differently due to their cultural differences so it is important that universities acknowledge and consider further ways in which to teach and assess reflection for international students. This special issue shares 7 papers related to international students and reflection by drawing on Rodgers’ four functions of reflection. We hope that the special issue is of value to the journal’s readership, particularly in regard to assisting both academic and support staff in universities with their work on reflection with international students. |
Keywords | international students, reflection, reflexivity, employability |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
Byline Affiliations | Macquarie University |
School of Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5z69/international-students-reflection-and-employability
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