Bohlmann, J. and O'Brien, M. (2024) International Students’ Starter Pack: Developing Good Practice for Students and Staff by Amplifying Student Voices. 17th Annual University of Glasgow Learning & Teaching Conference, Glasgow, UK, 09 Apr 2024.
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Abstract
This presentation will explore the International Students’ Starter Pack, a new tailored video suite for UofG students and staff which aims to realise a core value of the Learning and Teaching Strategy: ‘Ensuring that our learning and teaching is inclusive and supports a diverse student community’ (p.2). The presentation will discuss how this resource, through its development in meaningful staff-student collaboration, can enhance students’ understandings of Scottish Higher Education and help staff develop inclusive teaching practices. This LTDF-funded project was created collaboratively by staff and students through semi-structured focus groups and video interviews. The resource foregrounds the voices and experiences of international postgraduate taught students from all four UofG colleges. The themes for the videos were defined by international students and centre around expectations of students, learning effectively, assignments and dissertations. Alongside the video for each theme, the Starter Pack provides resources and advice for students seeking to engage with the theme in more depth, and advice for staff seeking to develop and enhance their practice. The presentation aims to demonstrate how the resource goes beyond much of the past research and concepts of international students, many of which have been othering and problematic (Mittelmeier, Lomer, and Unkule, 2023), and highlight its usefulness and value to staff and students.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Bohlmann, Dr Julia and O'Brien, Dr Mona |
| Authors: | Bohlmann, J., and O'Brien, M. |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education |
| College/School: | University Services > Student and Academic Services > Academic Services |
| Published Online: | 09 April 2024 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2024 The Author(s) |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced with the permission of the authors |
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