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Title:
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CHINESE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT INDUCTION PROGRAM: AN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY APPROACH |
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Author(s):
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Grace Ang, Michele Doray, Rosemary Kerr, Glennda Scully, Werner Soontiens |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-32-8 |
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Editors:
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Heling Huai, Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2010 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Chinese undergraduate students, academic preparation, study abroad, Australian higher education. |
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Type:
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Poster/Demonstration |
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First Page:
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155 |
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Last Page:
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157 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This poster reports on an induction program developed for mainland Chinese undergraduate students at a major Australian university business school. The program developers have used questionnaires and focus groups to inform continuous improvement of the induction experience. Results indicate that students find the induction useful for understanding the Australian university approach to teaching and learning. Feedback from the first program indicated students wanted more information about Australian culture. In addition to this, key themes that shaped the second program included scheduling, more interactive learning experiences, and the desire for contact with local student mentors, and tips for living in Western Australia. Feedback indicates that students consider many aspects of the program relevant and useful but there are also challenges to further improve the program and facilitate students prior to their departure from China. |
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