1887
Volume 31, Issue 1
  • ISSN 0957-6851
  • E-ISSN: 1569-9838
USD
Buy:$35.00 + Taxes

Abstract

Abstract

With the rapid growth of Asian immigrants in American educational settings, this mixed method study examined whether a professional development program on cultural awareness and pedagogy for faculty members would impact their knowledge and skills in working with Asian immigrants to ensure these students’ retention and success. This study, therefore, assessed the effectiveness and the impact of the program designed to address the needs of Asian immigrants. Guided and supported by the constructivism learning theory (Vygotsky, 1980), the professional development program applied theories of intercultural communication training (Bennett & Salonen, 2004). A mixed method of inquiry involved surveys with ten faculty members and 16 students, in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. Faculty members attended the workshops during the first year of students’ enrollment in their classes. The data stem from a longitudinal study conducted throughout the three years of students’ enrollment in the institution. The results established a probable relationship between the workshops and faculty members’ success in working with Asian immigrants.

Loading

Article metrics loading...

/content/journals/10.1075/japc.00059.yeh
2020-09-17
2024-10-13
Loading full text...

Full text loading...

References

  1. Andrade, M.
    (2006) International students in English-speaking universities. Journal of Research in International Education, 5(2), 131–154. doi:  10.1177/1475240906065589
    https://doi.org/10.1177/1475240906065589 [Google Scholar]
  2. (2011) Literacy and learning for non-native English speakers in a teacher education program. Journal of College Literacy & Learning, 37, 18–28.
    [Google Scholar]
  3. Aubrey, R.
    (1991) International students on campus: A challenge for counselors, medical providers, and clinicians. Smith College Studies in Social Work, 62, 20–33. doi:  10.1080/00377319109516697
    https://doi.org/10.1080/00377319109516697 [Google Scholar]
  4. August, D. , & Shanahan, T.
    (Eds.) (2006) Developing literacy in second language learners. Report of the national literacy panel on minority-language children and youth. Erlbaum.
    [Google Scholar]
  5. Bennett, M. J.
    (2011) Developing intercultural competence. RetrievedMay 5, 2019, www/intercultural.org/documents/conpetence_handouts.pdf
  6. Bennett, J. M. , & Salonen, R.
    (2004) Handbook of intercultural training. Sage.
    [Google Scholar]
  7. Briggs, P.
    (2018) Responding to campus change: Rising numbers of Chinese undergraduates and Michigan State University’s Response. In Y. Ma & M. A. Garcia-Murillo (Eds.), Understanding international students from Asia in American universities (pp.195–211). Springer. 10.1007/978‑3‑319‑60394‑0_10
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60394-0_10 [Google Scholar]
  8. Byram, M.
    (1997) Teaching and assessing intercultural communicative competence. Multilingual Matters.
    [Google Scholar]
  9. (2004) Routledge encyclopedia of language teaching and learning. Routledge.
    [Google Scholar]
  10. Cheung, A. C. K. , & Slavin, R. E.
    (2012) Effective reading programs for Spanish-dominant English language learners (ELLs) in the elementary grades: A synthesis of research. Review of Educational Research, 82(4), 351–395. doi:  10.3102/0034654312465472
    https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654312465472 [Google Scholar]
  11. Crandall, J. , & Kaufman, D.
    (Eds.) (2005) Content-based instruction in primary and secondary school settings. TESOL.
    [Google Scholar]
  12. Cummins, J.
    (1986) Cultures in contact: Using classroom microcomputers for cultural exchange and reinforcement. TESL Canada Journal/Revue TESL du Canada, 3(2), 13–31. doi:  10.18806/tesl.v3i2.482
    https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v3i2.482 [Google Scholar]
  13. Custer, S.
    (2014) AIEA event challenges concept of “internationalisation.” The Pie News, February21. Retrieved: https://www.aieaworld.org/2014-conference-in-the-media
    [Google Scholar]
  14. David, L.
    (2015) Constructivism, inLearning Theories (E-Book). Retrieved: https://www.learning-theories.com/constructivism.html
    [Google Scholar]
  15. Freeman, K. , & Li, M.
    (2019) “We are a ghost in the class.” First year international students’ experiences in the global contact zone. Journal of International Students, 9(1), 19–38. doi:  10.32674/jis.v9i1.270
    https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i1.270 [Google Scholar]
  16. Garrett-Rucks, P.
    (2016) Intercultural competence in instructed language learning. Information Age Publishing.
    [Google Scholar]
  17. Gebeloff, R. , Evans, T. , & Scheinkman, A.
    (2012) Diversity in the classroom. The New York Times, RetrievedMay 5, 2019fromprojects.nytimes.com/immigration/enrollment
    [Google Scholar]
  18. Genesee, F. & Harper, C.
    (2010) Introduction. InStandards for the recognition of initial TESOL programs in P–12 ESL teacher education (pp.9–25).
    [Google Scholar]
  19. Genesee, F. , Lindholm-Leary, K. , Saunders, W. , & Christian, D.
    (2006) Educating English language learners: A synthesis of research evidence. Cambridge University Press. 10.1017/CBO9780511499913
    https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511499913 [Google Scholar]
  20. Glass, C. R. , Buus, S. & Braskamp, L. A.
    (2013) Uneven experiences: What’s missing and what matters for today’s international students. Global Perspective Institute, Inc.
    [Google Scholar]
  21. Jin, L. , & Schneider, J.
    (2019) Faculty views on international students: A survey study. Journal of International Students, 9(1), 84–96. doi:  10.32674/jis.v9i1.268
    https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i1.268 [Google Scholar]
  22. Johnson, K. E.
    (2009) Second language teacher education. Routledge. Academic Press. 10.4324/9780203878033
    https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203878033 [Google Scholar]
  23. Kaufman, D.
    (2004) Issues in constructivist pedagogy for L2 learning and teaching. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 24, 303–319. 10.1017/S0267190504000121
    https://doi.org/10.1017/S0267190504000121 [Google Scholar]
  24. Kisch, M.
    (2014) Helping faculty teach international students. International Educator, Nov.+ Dec.44–46.
    [Google Scholar]
  25. Kramsch, C.
    (1993) Context and culture in language teaching. Oxford University Press.
    [Google Scholar]
  26. Kuo, Y. H.
    (2011) Language challenges faced by international graduate students in the United States. Journal of International Students, 1(2). 38–42.
    [Google Scholar]
  27. Lee, G.
    (2009) Speaking up: six Korean students’ oral participation in class discussions in US graduate seminars. English for Specific Purposes, 28, 142–156. doi:  10.1016/j.esp.2009.01.007
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2009.01.007 [Google Scholar]
  28. Leung, C.
    (2009) Second language teacher professionalism. In A. Burns & J. Richards (Eds.), Cambridge guide to second language teacher education (pp.49–58). Cambridge University Press.
    [Google Scholar]
  29. Little, D. , Hodel, H.-P. , Kohonen, V. , Meijer, D. , & Perclova, R.
    (2007) Preparing teachers to use the European Language Portfolio–arguments, materials and resources. Council of Europe.
    [Google Scholar]
  30. Ma, Y.
    (2018) Paradigm shift: Learning is a two-way street between American universities and Asian international students. In Ma, Y. & Garcia-Murillo, M. A. (Ed.). Understanding international students from Asia in American universities (pp.1–11). Springer. 10.1007/978‑3‑319‑60394‑0_1
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60394-0_1 [Google Scholar]
  31. Miles, M. B. , Huberman, A. M. , & Saldaña, J.
    (2019) Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (4th ed.). Sage.
    [Google Scholar]
  32. Modern Language Association Ad Hoc Committee on Foreign Language
    Modern Language Association Ad Hoc Committee on Foreign Language (2007) Foreign language and higher education: New structures for a changed world. Profession, 234–245. doi:  10.1632/prof.2007.2007.1.234
    https://doi.org/10.1632/prof.2007.2007.1.234 [Google Scholar]
  33. Nutta, J. W. , Mokhtari, K. , & Strebel, C.
    (2012) Preparing every teacher to reach English learners-a practical guide for teacher educators. Harvard Education Press.
    [Google Scholar]
  34. Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange
    Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange (2019) The power of international education. Retrieved fromhttps://www.iie.org/Research-and-Insights/Open-Doors/Data/International-Students/Enrollment
    [Google Scholar]
  35. Özturgut, O. & Murphy, C.
    (2009) Literature vs. practice: Challenges for international students in the U.S. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 22(3), 374–385.
    [Google Scholar]
  36. Patton, M. Q.
    (2015) Qualitative research & evaluation methods: Integrating theory and practice (4th ed.). Sage.
    [Google Scholar]
  37. Pew Research Center
    Pew Research Center (2012) The Demographics of Social Media Users [Data file]. Retrieved frompewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Social-media-users.aspx
    [Google Scholar]
  38. Riches, C. , & Genesee, F.
    (2006) Cross-linguistic and cross-modal aspects of literacy development. In F. Genesee , K. Lindholm-Leary , W. Saunders , & D. Christian (Eds.), Educating English language learners: A synthesis of research evidence (pp.64–108). Cambridge University Press. 10.1017/CBO9780511499913.004
    https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511499913.004 [Google Scholar]
  39. Rodriguez, D. , & Manner, J. C.
    (2010) Professional development for teachers in Eastern North Carolina. AccELLerate, 2(3), 13–15.
    [Google Scholar]
  40. Samson, J. S. , & Collins, B. A.
    (2012) Preparing all teachers to meet the needs of English language learners applying research to policy and practice for teacher effectiveness. Center for American Progress. Retrieved fromwww.americanprogress.org/wpcontent/uploads/issues/2012/04/pdf/ell_report.pdf
    [Google Scholar]
  41. Stevens, S.
    (2014) The Changing nature of the US university classrooms. Retrieved fromcie.utk.edu/files/2014/11/Supporting-International-Students-in-the-Classroom-UT.pdf
  42. Tange, H. & Jensen, I.
    (2012) Good teachers and deviant learners? The meeting of practices in university level international education. Journal of Research in International Education, 11(2), 181–193. doi: 10.1177/1470912447849
    https://doi.org/10.1177/1470912447849 [Google Scholar]
  43. TESOL International Association
    TESOL International Association (2010) Standards for the recognition of initial TESOL programs in p-12 ESL teacher education. TESOL International Association. Retrieved fromwww.tesol.org/docs/books/the-revised-tesol-ncate-standards-for-the-recognition-of-initial-tesol-programs-in-p-12-esl-teacher-education-(2010-pdf).pdf?sfvrsn=2
    [Google Scholar]
  44. Vygotsky, L. S.
    (1980) Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press. 10.2307/j.ctvjf9vz4
    https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvjf9vz4 [Google Scholar]
  45. Wan, G.
    (2001) The learning experience of Chinese students in American universities: A cross-cultural perspective. College Student Journal, 35(1), 28.
    [Google Scholar]
  46. Yearbook of Immigration Statistics
    Yearbook of Immigration Statistics (2018) Persons Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status by Region and Selected Country of Last Residence: Fiscal Years 2015 to 2017 [Data file]. Retrieved fromhttps://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics/yearbook/2017#wcm-survey-target-id
    [Google Scholar]
/content/journals/10.1075/japc.00059.yeh
Loading
/content/journals/10.1075/japc.00059.yeh
Loading

Data & Media loading...

This is a required field
Please enter a valid email address
Approval was successful
Invalid data
An Error Occurred
Approval was partially successful, following selected items could not be processed due to error