Reflecting on the value of resources for internationalising the curriculum: exploring academic perspectives
Journal Article
McKinnon, S., Hammond, A., & Foster, M. (2017)
Reflecting on the value of resources for internationalising the curriculum: exploring academic perspectives. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877x.2017.1359506
Increased interest in internationalisation of the curriculum (IoC) has led to the development of a range of resources designed to support staff in translating theory into prac...
Every picture tells a story: using selfie-inspired activities to enhance social relations and encourage self-reflexivity.
Book Chapter
Victoria, M. (2016)
Every picture tells a story: using selfie-inspired activities to enhance social relations and encourage self-reflexivity. In C. Penman, & M. Foster (Eds.), Innovations in learning and teachingMerchiston Publishing
This chapter explores the results of a study in Thailand that capitalised on the popularity of the selfie, providing second-year English language students with an opportunity ...
Contextualising information literacy to assessment criteria and measuring the impact on student performance: a collaborative approach
Book
Robertson, S. & Walker, K. (2016)
Contextualising information literacy to assessment criteria and measuring the impact on student performance: a collaborative approach. In Penman, C. & Foster, M. (Eds.). Innovations in Learning and Teaching, 107-122. Merchiston Publishing. ISBN 9780957688285
This chapter explores the collaboration between a subject librarian and a module leader to improve the information literacy skills within a large cohort under-graduate busines...
The Accidental Podcaster
Book Chapter
Robertson, S., & Sholl, S. (2016)
The Accidental Podcaster. In C. Penman, & M. Foster (Eds.), Innovations in Learning and Teaching. Merchiston Publishing
The aim of this chapter is to explore student use of podcasts, employing longitudinal data from large cohorts to demonstrate to other teachers their potential as a relevant pe...
Invited Keynote: Exploring the impact of international student mobility on cross-cultural learning adaptation
Presentation / Conference
Foster, M. (2016, October)
Invited Keynote: Exploring the impact of international student mobility on cross-cultural learning adaptation. Presented at International Conference: Empowering 21st Century Learners Through Holistic and Enterprising Learning, TARUC, Malaysia
Exploring Intercultural Awareness: International Student Mobility in China and the UK through a Non-Essentialist Lens
Book Chapter
Foster, M. (2016)
Exploring Intercultural Awareness: International Student Mobility in China and the UK through a Non-Essentialist Lens. In D. Coleman-George, & D. M. Velliaris (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility; Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development, 349-369. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0169-5.ch014
In the research literature regarding international students' learning experiences, a frequently studied theme is the ‘Chinese culture of learning' as contrasted by the ‘Wester...
Exploring intercultural awareness: international student mobility in China and the UK through a non-essentialist lens.
Book
Foster, M. (2016)
Exploring intercultural awareness: international student mobility in China and the UK through a non-essentialist lens. In Velliaris, D. & Coleman-George, D. (Eds.). Handbook of research on study abroad programs and outbound mobility, 349-370. IGI Global. ISBN 9781522501695
This chapter is focused on the increased internationalisation of teaching and learning in Higher Education (HE) worldwide (Knight 2006; Caruana & Spurling, 2007) and specifica...
Innovations in Learning and Teaching.
Book
Penman, C., & Foster, M. (2016)
Innovations in Learning and Teaching. Edinburgh Napier University Publishing
Does mobility matter? Outcomes of an empirical study on the impact of mobility on students’ cross cultural competencies.
Presentation / Conference
Foster, M. (2016, April)
Does mobility matter? Outcomes of an empirical study on the impact of mobility on students’ cross cultural competencies. Paper presented at Association of Business Schools’ Learning, Teaching and Student Experience conference, Birmingham, UK
Editorial: Exploring Internationalisation of the Curriculum to Enhance the Student Experience
Journal Article
Foster, M., & Anderson, L. (2015)
Editorial: Exploring Internationalisation of the Curriculum to Enhance the Student Experience. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 3(3), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v3i3.206