Dear all
thanks very much to everyone who responded to my request to how
institutions' Learning and Information Services support international
students. This has been really helpful.
A very brief summary of responses follows:
9 replies: None of the respondents had full time responsibility for
international students, but for some it was a formal part of their role.
Support was mainly through
* Liaison with International Office (6) through induction, tours (3),
information sent out to students before they arrive. Also liaison with
Student Association (1)
* Skills sessions usually provided by subject specialists but some
during orientation (2)
* Materials: glossary of 'library' vocabulary (2), web pages - or plans
for web pages (3)
* Liaison point for international students at International Forum (1)
* Display for International Students Day (1) international students
display (1)
* Involvement with international clubs (2)
* Support for students at partner institutions overseas (3) involving
technical issues, training local staff and evaluating resources, licensing
issues
* Cultural awareness training sessions for staff (3)
* Statistics on international students circulated to staff (1)
Link from Lyn Mair at Robert Gordon University
<http://conferences.alia.org.au/tafe2001/papers/hilary.hughes.html>http://conferences.alia.org.au/tafe2001/papers/hilary.hughes.html
Reading I found helpful:
British Council (1997) Feeling at home: a guide to cultural issues for
those dealing with international students 2nd ed.
Carroll, J. (2002) Suggestions for teaching international students more
effectively Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development Learning and
Teaching Briefing Papers Series
McNamara D. and Harris, R. (1997) Overseas students in higher education:
issues in teaching and learning London : Routledge
Ryan, J. (2000) A guide to teaching international students Oxford : Oxford
Centre for Staff and Learning Development
best wishes
Helen
Helen Singer
Information Consultant Business School and International Strategy
Learning and Information Services
Hatfield de Havilland Campus Learning Resources Centre
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
Herts
AL10 9AB
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Tel 01707 285560
