What is it about?
This paper examines Vietnamese international students’ experiences with the campus learning environment by analysing differences in staff and student perceptions. We found a greater divergence of views between students and staff on teaching and learning than English language proficiency and student support services. These key differences were influenced by students’ prior expectations of their learning environment in Vietnam.
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Why is it important?
This article provides important implications for practice. First, the lecturers/administrators that they must have a good understanding of international students’ learning backgrounds and expectations to enhance their positive experience; Second, appropriate teaching skills and practices are essential for teachers to meet the current needs of students; Third, more effective training for international students to understand the multicultural nature of Australia is also essential.
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This paper contributes to the literature by identifying the experience of Vietnamese international students in a western university, which is, a relatively under-researched nationality compared to other Asian nationalities such as Chinese and Indian.
Dr Huong Le
Deakin University
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This page is a summary of: Voices of dissent: unpacking Vietnamese international student experience, The International Journal of Educational Management, April 2017, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijem-07-2015-0099.
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