Conference
The 20th ISANA International Education Conference was held in Canberra, ACT, from 1 – 4 December 2009 at The Realm Hotel.
Theme
Celebrating 20 years of ISANA & embracing the future
Referencing
Surname, Initial (2009), The paper title, Conference Proceedings of the 20th ISANA International Education Conference, 1 – 4 December 2009, ISANA International Education Association, page XXX.
| Title: | 20th ISANA International Education Association Conference Proceedings |
| Format: | Web (https://isana.org.au/isana-2009-conference-proceedings) |
| Publisher: | ISANA International Education Association Inc. |
| Place of Publication: | The Gap, Queensland, Australia, 4061 |
| Editor: | Dr Felicity Fallon |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9757180-3-2 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 |
| Virtual Enterprise: An Opportunity for Inter-connections Ma. Virginia Sinay Aguilar Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Initiatives in English Language Development for International Students Dr Jeanette Baird Abstract |
Workshop |
| When ‘Onshore’ Looks Like ‘Offshore’: Quality Assurance with Onshore Partner Providers Dr Jeanette Baird Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| The Pre-Australian Study Experience: An Analysis of How Australian Educated Malaysian Educated Women (and Men) View Their Overseas Education Experience Prior to Their Point of Embarkment Janice Boey, Dr Wendy Smith, Prof Denise Cuthbert Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| International Students and International Relations: Bridging the Gap Between Education Policy and Foreign Policy Dr Andrew Butcher Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| ExcelL: A Strategic Intervention for Increased Interaction Between International and Local Students Karen Commons, Helen Gray Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| What Students Are Actually Learning on Study Abroad and How to Improve the Learning Experience Melanie Dunkley Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Engaging with Education Agents Paula Dunstan Abstract | Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Developing Materials for Homestays and Students from Saudi Arabia Felicity Fallon, David Bycroft Paper | Slides |
Non Refereed |
| It’s Too Easy – Studying at NZ Universities, Perceptions vs Reality. A Pilot Study Jane Gunn-Lewis Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Cultural Diversity and Effective Homestay Placement Tina Holland Abstract |
Non Refereed |
| Invisible? Inscrutable? —Concerns, Needs and Support of Japanese Students Sayako Inui Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Successful Orientations – Presenting Tedious Information in a Student-friendly Format Cara Jacoby, Alexandra Hill, Kate Davidson Abstract |
Non Refereed |
| eCounselling for International Students to Assist in Successful Transitions Nicole King Paper |
Non Refereed |
| The NZAID Prestart Programme: A New Take on International Orientation Tailored to a Specific Audience Inge De Leeuw, Julia Nicholson, Mrs. Xiaodan Gao Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Cultural Differences in Foreign Language Learning Attitudes Wai Ha Leung Abstract |
Non Refereed |
| Is It a Match Made in Heaven Between International Students and Local Communities? Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Sink or Swim – A Case Study of Indian Medical Students’ Community Interaction in a Regional University in China Stephen Lin, Moli Jasmine Yang, Prof Qixi Dong Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Using Digital Storytelling to Explore the Help-seeking Behaviour of International Students Dr Nadia Lovett Abstract |
Workshop |
| Cross-cultural Influences on the Help-seeking Behaviours of Adolescent Females Dr Nadia Lovett Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Love & Friendship Across Cultures Ravi Lulla Abstract |
Workshop |
| Choices and Expectations of Asian Born NZ Trained Business Graduates Terry McGrath, Viv Anderson, Chze Pheng Ching, Dr Andrew Butcher Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| When We Are at Uni Our Minds Are at Home: Saudi Students Worrying About Wives Warren Midgley Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Prospective Students’ Expectations of Academic Language and Learning Support to Be Provided to Them at La Trobe University Usha Rao Paper |
Non Refereed |
| International Student Program Structures: Optimising Intercultural Interactions Kathryn Richardson Abstract |
Non Refereed |
| Towards a More Inclusive and Integrated Model – Orientation for International and Domestic Student Maryann Seow Abstract |
Non Refereed |
| International Students and Fire Safety Awareness: An Initiative Towards Meeting the Challenge of Community, Industry, and Cultural Expectations Sharon Smith, Marc Florio Abstract |
Non Refereed |
| Indian Students in Australia – Victims of Crime, Racism, or the Media? Peter Spolc, Dr Murray Lee Paper |
Non Refereed |
| A Phenomenological Study of International Postgraduate Students’ Sense of Security in an Australian Context Noparat Tananuraksakul Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Perceptions of Facework in International Student-International Student Advisor Interaction Quang-Ngoc-Thuy Tran, Jacqui Harding Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| The Acculturation Dilemma of Asian International Students in Australia: The Case of Vietnamese International Students Le Nhat Tran Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Volunteering Made Me Feel Like Part of Something Bigger: Service Learning in International Volunteer Programs Kym Treacy, Vailoa Milo-Harris Abstract |
Non Refereed |
| Embedding ‘Learning Guides’ in a Flexible Delivery Model: Improving Academic Acculturation for International Students at an Australian University Donna Velliaris, Richard Warner Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Creating Safe Communities – Online Safety Tutorial Katie Yamaguchi, Jan Thomas Paper |
Non Refereed |
| Catering the Needs of Gen Y from Overseas in Australian University Moli Jasmine Yang, Stephen LIN Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Many Chinese Cultures, Many Learning Styles Moli Jasmine Yang, Stephen Lin Paper |
F1 Refereed |
| Bridging Differences: Saudi Students and the Australasian Education Experience Mohammad Zeidan, Waleed Wahsh Abstract |
Workshop |