Quan, Lianfeng and Reilly, Dawn ORCID: 0000-0003-2317-4700 (2024) Mastering the transition: induction activities for Chinese students to facilitate adaption to the UK learning environment. Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching. ISSN 2044-0081 (In Press)

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Abstract

Student induction, a key element of transition to university, is of great importance because it marks the initial face-to-face interaction between students and university staff and their introduction to learning in higher education. In the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics at the University of Greenwich, a tailored induction approach is used for incoming Chinese Direct Entry (CDE) students. The goal of this induction is to familiarise CDE students with the United Kingdom (UK) learning environment to counter the academic culture shock which international students can experience. CDE induction begins with sessions which explain UK teaching, learning and assessment approaches, followed by an introduction to the university’s library resources. Students then collaborate in small groups, applying the techniques and knowledge they have gained to analyse case studies. This immediate engagement with student-centred learning jumpstarts independent study skills, collaboration and friendships among CDE students.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	academic culture shock; Chinese students; direct entry; induction; library services; transition
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Business
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Last Modified:	01 Mar 2024 10:16
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/46059

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