International Student - Global Citizenship by Rosa Lee https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz EDGI 508 - Rosa Lee en-us 2018-02-06 16:11:00 UTC 2018-02-06 16:39:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Research Goal rlgoofball https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685012 International students are failing to assimilate into American universities at an increasing rate (Fischer, 2014).
Why is it a problem?
Failure to assimilate can lead international students to struggle academically and socially, and may even cause students to abandon their study plans and return to their home countries. This research aims to presents a curriculum initiative that aims to encourage the ‘internationalization’ of international student experience. This initiative, entitled the ‘Global Citizenship Project’ hopes to encourage international student engagement with their immediate environment and explores how the curriculum should aim towards accepting and understanding the needs of multicultural learning. The goal is to empowering learners to share their own cultural capital to becoming a global citizen.
Why is it important to discuss this problem?
International students diversify campuses, create opportunities for cultural exchange, and are an important source of tuition income for universities. Figuring out the best methods/programs for supporting and retaining those students is in the interest of both the students and the universities with large international student population. ]]> 2018-02-06 16:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685012 Research Questions rlgoofball https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685131 1. What are the primary challenges that causes international student distress/discomfort in American universities?
2. What programs are universities implementing to ensure international student integration and retention?
3. Are those programs successful in ensuring the well-being, success and retention of international students?
4. How do international student handle assimilation and what are the steps in helping international student feel empowered in the global arena?

]]> 2018-02-06 16:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685131 Methods of Data Collection rlgoofball https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685238 Qualitative Data Collection:
Literature review (existing studies on international student life/assimilation programs), student and faculty interviews, survey questions (open-ended), review of program materials
Quantitative Data Collection:
One on one interview with student as well as in small group settings. ]]> 2018-02-06 16:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685238 Data Analysis: Mixed Methods rlgoofball https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685313 Based on the research approaches I have chosen to look at, the data collection method would utilize mixed data sources (Bogdan & Biklen, 1998). Case studies may also be appropriate, but as this study would be looking to make more generalization, case studies would be a good follow up to the answers created by this study after there was less abstraction. My data looks to come from a survey targeting international students and one on one interviews. The constant comparative model would allow me look for the key issues and recurrent themes and follow Glaser’s steps as described by Bogdan & Biklen (1998)]]> 2018-02-06 16:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685313 Relevant Sources rlgoofball https://padlet.com/rlgoofball/f9rtsjoipugz/wish/228685451 The following sources could possibly be used for a literature review regarding the proposed research topic:
1. Fischer, K. (2014, June 8). For U.S. Colleges, a Drive to Retain Foreign Students. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/09/us/for-us-colleges-a-drive-to-retain-foreign-students.html?_r=0
2. Forbes-Mewett, H., & Nyland, C. (2013). Funding international student support services: Tension and power in the university. Higher Education, 65(2), 181-192. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/stable/23351709
3. Rienties, B., Beausaert, S., Grohnert, T., Niemantsverdriet, S., & Kommers, P. (2012). Understanding academic performance of international students: The role of ethnicity, academic and social integration. Higher Education,63(6), 685-700. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/stable/41477908
4. Russell, J., Rosenthal, D., & Thomson, G. (2010). The international student experience: Three styles of adaptation. Higher Education, 60(2), 235-249. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/stable/40784179
5. Sheridan, V. (2011). A holistic approach to international students, institutional habitus and academic literacies in an Irish third level institution. Higher Education, 62(2), 129-140. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/stable/41477860
6. Sherry, M., Thomas, P., & Chui, W. (2010). International students: A vulnerable student population. Higher Education, 60(1), 33-46. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/stable/40784044
7. Wan, T., Chapman, D., & Biggs, D. (1992). Academic Stress of International Students Attending U.S. Universities. Research in Higher Education, 33(5), 607-623. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/stable/40196081
8. Zhao, C., Kuh, G., & Carini, R. (2005). A Comparison of International Student and American Student Engagement in Effective Educational Practices. The Journal of Higher Education, 76(2), 209-231. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/stable/3838723
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