Beyond the Technical Skills: A Case for Internationalization of Graduate Attributes in PhD Programs

Autor/inn/en	Eri, Rajaraman; Gudimetla, Prasad; Vemuri, Ravichandra
Titel	Beyond the Technical Skills: A Case for Internationalization of Graduate Attributes in PhD Programs
Quelle	In: Universal Journal of Educational Research, 7 (2019) 3, S.766-771 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2332-3205
Schlagwörter	Global Approach; Graduate Study; Graduate Students; Curriculum; Student Attitudes; Student Characteristics; Cultural Awareness; Cultural Pluralism; Stress Management; Resilience (Psychology); Adjustment (to Environment); Work Environment; Student Exchange Programs; Communication Skills; Job Skills; Ethics + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Globales Denken; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Studentin; Curricula; Lehrplan; Rahmenplan; Schülerverhalten; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Kulturpluralismus; Stressmanagement; Stressbewältigung; Arbeitsmilieu; Schüleraustausch; Kommunikationsstil; Produktive Fertigkeit; Ethik
Abstract	Internationalization of curriculum (IoC) has garnered momentum, with many universities around the world now viewing graduate students as global citizens. One aspect of IoC that lacks clarity is the students' perception of internationalization of graduate attributes. In this study, we explored graduate student's perceptions of the graduate attributes that need to be included in the curriculum to become internationalized. Advanced stage PhD students (n=6) were interviewed about the relevance of internationalization of specific graduate attributes. A set of six specific questions were posed in the interview that was conducted as a group discussion and was recorded and transcribed. 5 out of 6 students observed that schools, faculties, and universities need to sponsor workshops and seminars regularly which will help students absorb attributes such as cultural and religious tolerance, societal awareness, stress management, building resilience which will help them fit well into any work environment. Another important factor was the need for more exchange programs and conference participation that will expose them to different work environments worldwide and help them recognize how their peers approach similar endeavors. Our study offers insights into what aspects of graduate attributes need to be addressed at the faculty and university levels to promote the IoC. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01