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Internationalisation experiences of Chinese students in the UK

Internationalisation experiences of Chinese students in the UK. Wei Zhao & Risi Zha. Contents Page. Self Introduction & Background A Different Teaching and Learning Style Assignments Student Support Social Activities Conclusion. Self Introduction & Background- Wei Zhao.

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Internationalisation experiences of Chinese students in the UK

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  1. Internationalisation experiences ofChinese students in the UK Wei Zhao & Risi Zha

  2. Contents Page • Self Introduction & Background • A Different Teaching and Learning Style • Assignments • Student Support • Social Activities • Conclusion

  3. Self Introduction & Background- Wei Zhao • Guangxi Province • Brighton 2001-2002 • The University of Northampton • BA (Hons) Advertising with Design 2003-2007 • MA Marketing 2007-Present

  4. Self Introduction & Background- Risi Zha(Chelsie) • Ethnic Minority. Inner Mongolia • BA (Hons) Marketing (2003-2007) The University of Northampton • MSc Marketing & Strategy (2007-Present) The University of Warwick

  5. A Different Teaching and Learning Style • 12 years’ education in China-lots of assumptions and expectation made • Lectures • Leading and authority vs. Challenging and independence • Closer distances between students and lecturers here

  6. A Different Teaching and Learning Style • Seminars • No such things in China or still at experimental stage • Opportunity for individual help and group discussion but preparations required • “Boil dumplings in the teapot” • Try to get the most out it -Thinking generating, participating, multiple-way communicating

  7. Assignments • Various Types of assignments • More freedom to suit individual’s interests and develop different skills • Course work (essays, reports) • Criticality and originality highly encouraged • Emphasis of academic integrity • Challenges for Chinese students

  8. Assignments • Exams • Different formats and purposes of exams not the exam that determines your destiny • There is only a single answer-The one on the text book • Difficulties of revision when studying in a foreign language • Less structured guidelines when progressing

  9. Assignments • Group work & presentations • Frustrating and enjoyable experiences, but proves to be really beneficial • Skills set developed while working with others • Consulting Projects of WBS (ELITE) • Placement year Wei’s Year in Sainsbury’s

  10. Student Support • Accommodation • the importance of privacy • Halls of residence V.S. Private letting Meeting new friends or staying in comfort zones?

  11. Student Support • Career service • useful help and guidelines in many forms. Presentations, workshops, career advisors, etc. • various career opportunities • but more tailor-made help desired for International students to increase employability • Tutorial and others

  12. Social activities • Hang out with locals • Celebrating traditional festivals with Chinese • Challenges • Language barriers • cultural differences • Opportunities -outdoor activities, travelling, etc.

  13. Conclusion • The next step and what we will take back to China? • Any Questions? • Contact details zw108nature@hotmail.com chelsiezhuo@hotmail.com • Thank you for your attention!

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