Student Engagement

A Critical Conceptualisation of the Complexity of the International Students’ Experiences

Authors

  • - Dangeni Newcastle University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v14i3.5702

Keywords:

international students, internationalisation, international higher education, student engagement

Abstract

Increasing numbers of international students bring their different cultures, languages, and educational backgrounds to higher education, and they expect their experiences and interactions with higher education institutions to be rewarding journeys. A key issue - the dynamic and multifaceted concept of student engagement as an important indicator of the quality of the student experience - has yet to be thoroughly addressed in conceptual discussions and empirical studies with international students, and thus deserves more attention. This paper aims to conceptualise this buzzword, i.e., 'student engagement', in higher education, by embracing the complexity and diversity of international students' experiences to enable a deeper understanding of international students' experiences and needs, and to inform research and practice that considers all stakeholders through questions and suggestions.

Author Biography

  • - Dangeni, Newcastle University

    DANGENI, PhD, is a Professional Development Adviser in the Learning and Teaching Development Service at Newcastle University. Her research and teaching focus broadly on the teaching and learning provision in the wider context of the internationalisation of higher education. She is particularly interested in research and practices around international students' access, engagement and success in postgraduate taught (PGT) and postgraduate research (PGR) settings. Email: dangeni@newcastle.ac.uk

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2023-09-14

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Vol. 13 No. 4 (2023): Journal of International Students

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Student Engagement: A Critical Conceptualisation of the Complexity of the International Students’ Experiences. (2023). Journal of International Students, 13(4), 227-233. https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v14i3.5702