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Practicum for International Students in Teacher Education Programmes: An Investigation of Three University Sites Through Multisocialisation, Interculturalisation and Reflection

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Professional Learning in the Work Place for International Students

Part of the book series: Professional and Practice-based Learning ((PPBL,volume 19))

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This chapter explores the practicum experience of international students undertaking education programmes at three different universities in Australia. International students were interviewed about their practicum experiences with a particular focus on what worked well and what needed improvement. Through a thematic analysis, as well as identifying aspects of the interview data related to multisocialisation, interculturalisation and reflection models, the authors share findings; even though international students may experience difficulties during their practicum, they also note that these experiences allow them to learn. When mentor teachers were able to recognise the international students’ strengths, then placements were successful. Further, unpacking areas that need improvement through a supportive manner enabled students to learn and reconstruct their practice. The rich and informative data on the challenges and successful approaches across the three sites in this study add to the body of literature regarding effective ways to improve work placements for international students.

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  1. University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, QLD, Australia

    Georgina Barton

  2. Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

    Kay Hartwig

  3. Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Dawn Joseph

  4. Monash University, Clayton Campus, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Anna Podorova

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Barton, G., Hartwig, K., Joseph, D., Podorova, A. (2017). Practicum for International Students in Teacher Education Programmes: An Investigation of Three University Sites Through Multisocialisation, Interculturalisation and Reflection. In: Barton, G., Hartwig, K. (eds) Professional Learning in the Work Place for International Students. Professional and Practice-based Learning, vol 19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60058-1_8

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