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Team based learning: improving results, engagement and experience for international students

Blackmore-Wright, J. and Beeson, H. (2016) Team based learning: improving results, engagement and experience for international students. WEI International Academic Conference Proceedings. 2016(August) 2167-3179.

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Abstract: There has been a trend in UK Higher Education for international students to shy away from contributing to seminars and lectures. Research suggests that this is for a range of reasons, including cultural and language barriers, as well as a general lack of awareness of this expectation. This study acknowledges a range of attempts to increase engagement, as well as exploring a new, dynamic approach with a cohort of students as part of a Masters programme in International Marketing. In order to prepare these students for their careers, it is imperative that they develop the appropriate social skills to succeed. Our research examines the pedagogical and practical considerations of evolving a traditional course towards a Team-Based learning (TBL) model. This approach is seen to enhance the student’s appreciation of decision-making through collaboration. As a result of this intervention, we have identified strategies that can be repurposed across a number of courses in order to increase international students’ contributions to seminar discussions.
Additional Information: Proceedings of the West East Institute (WEI) International Academic Conference on Education and Humanities, Harvard University, Boston, held 01-03 August 2016.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Team-based learning, TBL, marketing course, international students
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF1106 Business. Study and teaching. Research
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2376 International education
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1032 Team learning approach in education. Group work
Creators: Blackmore-Wright, James and Beeson, Helena
Publisher: West East Institute
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services
Date: 27 September 2016
Date Type: Published Online
Title of Book: The WEI International Academic Conference Proceedings August 1-3, 2016, Harvard Faculy Club, Boston, USA
Journal or Publication Title: WEI International Academic Conference Proceedings
Volume: 2016
Number: August
Event Title: West East Institute (WEI) International Academic Conference on Education and Humanities
Event Dates: 01-03 August 2016
Place of Publication: USA
Event Location: Harvard University, Boston
Event Type: Conference
Language: English
ISSN: 2167-3179
Status: Published / Disseminated
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URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8803

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