International Student Assimilation - University Methodologies & Programs by Molly https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic EDGI 508 - Molly Jordan en-us 2017-02-05 00:44:36 UTC 2017-02-05 04:17:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Relevant Sources mj478 https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634141 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
]]> 2017-02-05 02:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634141 Research Problem/Problem Statement mj478 https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634491 What is the problem?
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.
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 themselves.]]> 2017-02-05 02:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634491 Research Questions mj478 https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634501 1. What are the primary causes for international student distress/discomfort in American universities?
2. What are the results of this distress, for the students or for the universities?
3. What programs are universities implementing to ensure international student integration and retention?
4. Are those programs successful in ensuring the happiness, success and retention of international students?]]> 2017-02-05 02:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634501 Methods of Data Collection mj478 https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634579 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:
Student surveys and faculty survey questions (Likert scales to measure attitudes towards existing programs) ]]> 2017-02-05 02:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634579 Research Methodology - Interpretivism mj478 https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634689 Interpretivism believes that reality is formed through shared meaning and that concepts are not fixed; rather than starting with determined ideas, interpretivists seek to observe and allow concepts to emerge throughout research. Interpretivists also believe in naturalist approaches to research and data collection, as well as secondary data, which aligns well with my interpretation of what this study will entail.]]> 2017-02-05 02:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151634689 Data Analysis: Mixed Methods mj478 https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151635242 As stated in my discussion board post from last week, I feel that this particular topic would be best approached through a mixed methodology approach. My intention for this research project is to combine secondary research (literature review) with the observation/study of a single university and the success/failure of its international student assimilation programs according to student, faculty and staff opinions. Additional components of this research will also include evaluating the programs as an outside observer in terms of how well they fulfill the goals/targets of such programs. These data methods will involve both qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies (see above), which leads me to believe that a mixed methodology would be most successful for this study.]]> 2017-02-05 02:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mj478/mollyjordan_researchtopic/wish/151635242