Values and Attitudes for Teaching International Graduate Student Populations: European Faculty Insights for Instructional Professional Development During European Higher Education Internationalization

Authors

Abstract

Globalization, international programs, and international student and scholar mobility have resulted in a changing demographic in classrooms across European universities. This diversity poses opportunities and challenges for instruction as faculty seek to engage in effective teaching. Funded by the U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission, the authors discuss the analysis and implications from a large, nation-wide study on faculty perspectives about teaching international graduate students in Italy. Instructors from five universities participated and provided perspectives on the attitudes and values that instructors in international programs have for teaching international student populations. These perspectives offer insights for future professional development needs for continued learning and growth for instructors in these roles.

Author Biographies

  • Ph.D., Texas State University, United States

    JOELLEN E. CORYELL, PhD, is Professor of Adult, Professional, and Community Education and Assistant Dean for Educational Partnerships and Enrollment in the College of Education at Texas State University. Her research is focused on international cross-cultural adult and higher education and the investment in the professional development of adult educators and leaders. Email: coryell@txstate.edu

  • MBA, Texas State University

    ABBIE SALCEDO, MBA, is a PhD student in the Adult, Professional and Community Education program at Texas State University.  She serves as the Assistant Director of Operations and Strategy overseeing the clinical and education strategic efforts for the Diagnostic Medicine department within the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas - Austin. Her scholarly interest lies at the intersection of social justice education and professional development.

Published

2021-10-05

Issue

2021: The Experiences of International Faculty in Institutions of Higher Education

Section

International Faculty (Published)

How to Cite

Values and Attitudes for Teaching International Graduate Student Populations: European Faculty Insights for Instructional Professional Development During European Higher Education Internationalization. (2021). Comparative & International Education Series. https://ojed.org/cies/article/view/2647