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International Student Experience Journey

International Student Experience Journey. Chris Cutforth Sport Department International Student Experience Lead. Context. Academy of Sport and Physical Activity International Strategy My role - International Student Experience Lead International student recruitment. Research methodology.

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International Student Experience Journey

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  1. International Student Experience Journey Chris Cutforth Sport Department International Student Experience Lead

  2. Context • Academy of Sport and Physical Activity • International Strategy • My role - International Student Experience Lead • International student recruitment

  3. Research methodology • Online questionnaire survey to all international sports students • International student focus groups - countries of origin • Academic staff focus groups • Student Support Officer focus groups • Quantitative and qualitative data collected over 3 academic years

  4. Lines of enquiry • Views and experiences of the induction programme • The quality of learning, teaching and academic support • Student Support services • Cultural awareness, accessibility and approachability of staff • Awareness and use of other student services, including social and cultural activities • Key difficulties and challenges faced by international students and the staff teaching them • Ideas for improving the international student experiences in the future

  5. Key findings • Mixed quality of experiences ranging from very positive to very negative • Significant variations in experiences between cultural groups and between courses • International students from ‘western’ countries tend to have the more positive experiences • Students from China and the Far East often experience the most significant challenges • Significant scope to improve the quality and consistency of teaching and academic support • Need to improve careers and employability opportunities, advice and support • 'Cultural separation'

  6. Successes • CRM • Induction • University services • ISSO/academic staff relationship • AWP time allocations • Social events • Student interactions research

  7. Areas for development • Teaching assistants • Staff CPD • Careers/employability research project • Course team action plans • LTA practice improvements • CDA

  8. Supporting Kurdistan students • 4 Kurdistan students – MSc Sport and Exercise Science • 3 months notice of arrival! • Major issues adapting to the academic culture • Smart and hard working students • Self punishing • Individual approaches to their studies • Mutually supportive in the informal learning environment

  9. The response • Weekly meeting with Course Leader • Drop in sessions (academic skills) • Open door policy • AWP time for teaching team • SSO contact and support • Assume no prior knowledge • Check knowledge and understanding (again and again!) • CDA – 15 credit study and lab skills modules • Preparations of new intake (CRM)

  10. Opportunities and challenges • Internationalising the curriculum • ‘Global academics’ • Inclusive LTA practice • Balancing international recruitment with delivery of a quality learning experience

  11. The vision Sports graduates equipped and motivated to make a positive contribution to a global industry and challenging world

  12. Contact details... Chris CutforthSport Department International Student Experience Lead Extension 5626 c.cutforth@shu.ac.uk

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