A Comparison of International Student and American Student Engagement in Effective Educational Practices

A Comparison of International Student and American Student Engagement in Effective Educational Practices

This study compares engagement of a national sample of international undergraduate students and their American counterparts. Overall, international students were more engaged in effective educational practices, especially during the first year of college. The ethnic/racial background of internationa...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of higher education (Columbus) 2005-03, Vol.76 (2), p.209-231
Hauptverfasser: Zhao, Chun-Mei, Kuh, George D., Carini, Robert M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Achievement
Academic education
Academic learning
American students
Analysis
College Students
Colleges
Colleges & universities
Comparative Analysis
Education
Educational Objectives
Educational Practices
Educational research
Ethnicity
Foreign Students
International students
Learner engagement
Measures (Individuals)
Race relations
School campuses
School environment
School year
Social Development
Student diversity
Student interaction
Students, Foreign
Teacher Student Relationship
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Zusammenfassung:This study compares engagement of a national sample of international undergraduate students and their American counterparts. Overall, international students were more engaged in effective educational practices, especially during the first year of college. The ethnic/racial background of international students and their density on campus had mixed effects on student engagement.
ISSN:0022-1546
1538-4640
DOI:10.1080/00221546.2005.11778911