ISANA 2008 Conference Proceedings

Conference

The 19th ISANA International Education Conference was held in Auckland, New Zealand, from 2 – 5 December 2008 at the Skycity Convention Centre.

Theme

Promoting Integration and Interaction

Referencing

Surname, Initial (2008), The paper title, Conference Proceedings of the 19th ISANA International Education Conference, 2 – 5 December 2008, ISANA International Education Association, page XXX.

Title: 19th ISANA International Education Association Conference Proceedings
Format: Web
Publisher: ISANA International Education Association Inc.
Place of Publication: The Gap, Queensland, Australia, 4061
Editor: Mr Terry McGrath
ISBN: 978-0-9757180-9-4 Online Resource

 

Presentations

Click on the link to open the abstract, paper, slides or other media, where available. Refereed category papers are fully written and blind peer reviewed papers.

Title Format
Narratives of International Education: The Student Perspective on the Export Trade in Education Services in Australia
Sarah Ahern
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
Re-imagining ‘Interaction’ and ‘Integration’: Reflections on a University Social Group for International and Local Women
Vivienne Anderson
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Building a Connected Community of Learners: The Postgraduate Mentor Program
Rachael Baron
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
The 3C Model: Communicating the Important Stuff to New Internationals
Chris Beard
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
The Hongi Welcome Campaign – Collaborating to Maximize Goodwill in Christchurch
Sarah Beaven, Mary Furnari
Slides
Non Refereed
Integration & Interaction: It’s Also for QA Regulators
Gary Bourton
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
Intercultural Interactions in a New Zealand University: Pakeha and Asian Perspectives
Lian-Hong Brebner
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Working Together to Build Complete Homestay Solutions
David Bycroft, Peter Spolc, Chris Everson, Sylvia Lewohl
Slides
Non Refereed
Facilitating Local-International Student Interaction and Integration through Curriculum Development
Dr. Shanton Chang
AbstractPaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Local-International Student Engagement: Challenging Some Myths and Assumptions
Dr. Shanton Chang, Dr. Sophie Arkoudis
Slides
Non Refereed
Asian Students in University Clubs: Case Studies in Leadership and Integration
Jirayu Chotimongkol
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Weekend Break Program: Encouraging Intercultural Community Connections
Clare Cunnington, Olivia Reid
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
How Can Learning About the Structure of Research Articles Help International Students?
Pho, Phuong Dzung
Paper
F1 Refereed
Internationalising Schools
Felicity Fallon, Terry McGrath
Abstract
Workshop
Connecting, Networking, Integrating: Enriching the Relationship Between International Muslim Students and Academic Staff in Health Areas
Ruth Gresham, Jeannette Walsh
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Promoting Participation and Engagement in City Life – City of Melbourne Welcome to International Students
Cherry Grimwade
Slides
Non Refereed
Welcome to Wollongong-Community Action Project
Peter Kell, Virginie Schmelitschek, Anne Maree Smith, and Gillian Vogl
Paper | Slides
F1 Refereed
‘Culture’ or Teaching? Japanese Women’s Learning Experiences in New Zealand High School and University Classrooms
Takako Kishimoto, Susan Sandretto
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Preparing International Graduates for Re-entry and Associated Post Academic Transition
Terry McGrath, Paul Stock, Janeen Mills
Abstract
Workshop
Responding to Student Diversity in New Zealand University Settings. Making Connection Between Academic Learning Advising and International Students
Dr. David Pang
Paper
Non Refereed
Encouraging Outbound Student Mobility: An Update from Australian Education International
A Pasfield, K Taylor, T Harris
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
Linguistic Constructions of Sociocultural Difference: The Initial Perceptions of Japanese and German Students at a New Zealand University
Anita Perkins
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
Negotiating Trust and Respect: Relationships Between Staff Members at LTUIC and Middle Eastern Students
Usha Rao
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
Assessment and Diversity: A Collaboration Project Between Academic Staff and Learning Support Staff in a University
Dr. Mary Roberts
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
What They Don’t Tell You: Third Party Focus Groups
Andrew Saunders
Paper
Non Refereed
To Transition and Beyond! Strategies to Assist International Students Throughout Their University Experiences
Tristana Sidoryn, Jo Slade
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
A Multicultural Muddle: Is Social Cohesion the Answer
Professor Paul Spoonley
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
Promoting Global Citizenship Through Educational Travel and Study Abroad Programs in the South Pacific
Prof Michael Tarrant, Dr. Laura Sessions
Paper
F1 Refereed
Interaction or Integration at “University Global Town”
Dr. Stanley Theron
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
Lights, Action, Rolling
Samantha Thompson
Slides
Non Refereed
Effect of Interactions Between Demographic Variables and Learning Traits on International Students’ Performance
Dr. V.K. Varughese
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Investigating Attitudes Toward International Students: Programme and Policy Implications for Social Integration and International Education
Professor Colleen Ward
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness Through Technological Communication
Shannon Weiley, Jason Sommers
PaperSlides
Non Refereed
Food, Conversations and the Wireless: AFIS Reaching Its Constituency, 2002 Onwards
Wai Ken Wong, Douglas Tsoi, Wesa Chau, Amgad Elmhdi, Darren Li
AbstractSlides
F1 Refereed
The Challenges of Cross-cultural Adjustment: A Study of Secondary Chinese Students in South Australia
Chong Zhou
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed