Exploring the Challenges Experienced by International Students during Work-Integrated Learning in Australia

Autor/in	Jackson, Denise
Titel	Exploring the Challenges Experienced by International Students during Work-Integrated Learning in Australia
Quelle	In: Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 37 (2017) 3, S.344-359 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0218-8791
DOI	10.1080/02188791.2017.1298515
Schlagwörter	Foreign Students; Work Experience; Employment Potential; Work Experience Programs; Employer Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Cultural Differences; Expectation; Language Skills; International Education; Business Administration Education; Information Technology; Engineering Education; Student Surveys; Statistical Analysis; Outcomes of Education; Focus Groups; Qualitative Research; Language Proficiency; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Writing Skills; Writing Difficulties; Student Placement; Feedback (Response); College Students; College Faculty; Foreign Countries; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Employment experience; Job experience; Occupational experience; Berufserfahrung; Arbeitsmarktbezogene Qualifikation; Beschäftigungsfähigkeit; Arbeitgeberinteresse; Lehrerverhalten; Schülerverhalten; Kultureller Unterschied; Expectancy; Erwartung; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Internationale Erziehung; Informationstechnologie; Ingenieurausbildung; Schülerbefragung; Statistische Analyse; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Qualitative Forschung; Language skills; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Schreibstörung; Schülerpraktikum; Collegestudent; Fakultät; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	This study explores the challenges experienced by international students during Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Australia. Student participation in WIL not only enhances individual student employability but also the attractiveness of Australia as a study destination. WIL, in particular work placements, is in high demand by international students who seek to gain relevant experience in their host country and increase their chances of employment post-study. Data were gathered from employers, academics and students on the challenges faced by international students during the WIL experience and how WIL is currently being managed for the international cohort. Stakeholders identified a number of challenges which impact on student performance and the success of their WIL experience. These include cultural differences, inflated expectations, difficulties managing assessment tasks, relatively weak language skills and an imbalance in the support needed by international students in comparison to what is on offer. Stakeholder strategies to manage these challenges are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01