CONFERENCEMultilingvālā un multikulturālā universitāte: sagatavošanas platforma starptautiskiem studentiem
Projekta nosaukums: Multilingvālā un multikulturālā universitāte: sagatavošanas platforma starptautiskiem studentiem
Projekta līguma numurs: 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019/
The empirical research was carried out in the pragmatic paradigm. Mixed-method or multi-strategy research was used as the approach to research design.
The report reveals how internationalization impacts language education within the higher education curriculum and faculty staff professional development and introduces the framework for the elaboration of higher education curriculum placing language studies in the focus of attention to facilitate the implementation of the higher education internationalization. SUPPORT PROVISION FOR THE INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN HOST UNIVERSITIES (5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on SOCIAL Sciences & Arts, SGEM 2018) Assist. Prof. Dr. paed. Anna Stavicka1 Prof. Dr. paed. Indra Odiņa2 MA. paed. Jekaterina Srebnaja3 ABSTRACT Increased mobility and international cooperation are crucial objectives for Latvia to foster integration to the European Higher Education Area and European Research Area, which builds the basis for Latvia to utilise its potential for education and research as well as serves as a means to build research capacity, strengthen the image of Latvian Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and promote the positive image of the country globally. The paper introduces the selected results of the study conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (N0. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019), which aims to internationalize the prospective students’ experience before arriving to a host country or enrolling in higher education programmes in the framework of study mobility. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to successful integration of prospective international applicants by providing the preparation service for the studies in host country Higher Education Institutions. Based on the research conducted in the pragmatic paradigm applying mixed-method research approach, the selected interim results of the study are introduced describing the application of web-based projects as one of the tools for the development of 21st century skills in diverse classrooms. The research is conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019) co-funded by European Regional Development Fund. INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN LATVIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on SOCIAL Sciences & Arts, SGEM 2018) Assist. Prof. Dr. paed. Anna Stavicka1 Prof. Dr. paed. Indra Odiņa2 MA Sc. pol. Anna Sedova 3 1 University of Latvia, Latvia 2 University of Latvia, Latvia 3 Beijing International Studies University, China ABSTRACT Internationalization of education space and international collaboration have become one of the top global priorities, which is reiterated in the missions and visions of education institutions worldwide, as it is a significant indicator of global competitiveness. It is widely acknowledged that countries with high number of international students benefit from the contribution they make to domestic research and sustainable development of the society. In the case of Latvia, strengthening international cooperation and establishing new forms of collaboration are aligned with the overall national strategies: • Promoting intercultural understanding and mutual learning to foster social cohesion; • increasing academic competitiveness; • Tightening economic ties through ensuring positive environment for intercultural communication. The paper introduces the selected results of the study conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019). The study explored the peculiarities of the integration process of international students coming from various specific contexts in the Latvian higher education institutions. The results of the survey revealed the benefits international students find in the Latvian higher education space, as well as challenges and drawbacks which should be taken into account to ensure successful integration of international students in Latvian higher education institutions. The research is conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019) co-funded by ERDF.
Projekta sadarbības partneris: Pekinas Starptautisko studiju universitāte (BISU)
Karadenizas Tehniskā universitāte (KTU) Vītauta Dižā universitāte (VDU) Projekta īstenošanas termiņš: 01.10.2017.-30.09.2020. Projekta kopējais finansējums, LU daļa: 133 806,00 EUR (no LU bāzes finansējuma centralizētajiem līdzekļiem 6 690,30 EUR) Projekta mērķis: Vispārējais projekta mērķis ir veicināt sekmīgu potenciālo starptautisko reflektantu integrāciju, sniedzot sagatavošanās pakalpojumus studijām Latvijas augstākās izglītības iestādēs. Projekta rezultāti: 15 zinātniskās publikācijas Visaptveroša teorētiskā un metodoloģiskā bāze Informācija par projekta īstenošanu: pētījuma ietvaros tiks veiktas sekojošas darbības: 1. darbība: Konceptuālo un prakstisko pamatprincipu izstrāde Apraksts: Vispārējais 1. darbības mērķis ir attīstīt koncepciju un sniegt pamatprincipus pētniecībai, lai īstenotu galveno projekta mērķi - veicinātu sekmīgu potenciālo ārzemju reflektantu integrāciju Latvijas AII. Pamatojoties uz potenciālā projekta vadītāja akadēmiskajām un zinātniskajām interesēm un promocijas darbā (“Svešvalodu mācības augstākās izglītības internacionalizācijas kontekstā”) veikto izpēti, tiks izveidots praktiskajā paradigmā balstīts teorētisks un empīrisks projekta ietvars, izmantojot multi-stratēģijas pētniecību. 2. darbība: Izglītības tehnoloģiju izpēte Apraksts: Vispārējais 2. darbības mērķis ir izveidot izglītības shēmas mērķa grupai (potenciālajiem ārzemju un vietējiem studentiem Latvijas AII), balstoties uz pētījuma rezultātiem. Šī darbība ir veltīta pētniecībai visaktuālākajā izglītības zinātņu pētniecības virzienā, proti, inovatīvām izglītības tehnoloģijām. 3. darbība: Inovatīvo mācīšanas metodiku izpēte Apraksts: Apraksts: Vispārējais 3. darbības mērķis ir izpētīt inovatīvas mācīšanas metodikas. Pamatojoties uz teorētisko un empīrisko pētījumu par mācīšanas/mācīšanās inovācijām un pētniecības gaitā gūto zināšanu apkopojumu, tiks izstrādāts metodoloģiskais pamats mācīšanas/mācīšanās procesa īstenošanai. 4. darbība: Rezultātu izmantošanas iespēju izpēte Apraksts: Vispārējais 4. darbības mērķis ir rezultātu izmantošanas iespēju izpēte un plāna izveide, kura mērķis ir noteikt potenciālās ieinteresētās puses, lai nodrošinātu projekta rezultātu un tā produktu izmantošana pēc projekta termiņa beigām. Starpposma projekta rezultāti 4 raksti (publicēti/pieņemti publicēšanai): Web-based Projects to Develop Transversal Skills in Secondary School (UL 76th International Scientific Conference Proceedings) ABSTRACT It is apparent that the system of education is one of the key actors in shaping knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to live and work in the 21st century. The world is rapidly changing, therefore, these changes have to be considered within all the education cycles. However, the education system in Latvia does not always succeed in equipping students with the knowledge they can transfer and use in real-life context to meet the requirements of the 21st century. The modern realities substantiate the necessity for young people to possess transversal competences and soft skills being able to adjust to the rapidly changing world facing and resolving challenges in diverse contexts. The new generation of learners strives to be actively involved in the learning process and acquire skills which link traditional knowledge with research and inquiry-based active learning through collaboration and networking. Therefore, inquiry based web-based projects can become the instrument for paradigm change to reinforce the shift towards more relevant competency-based education programmes. The study analyses the ways and forms for integrating web-based projects in foreign language teaching within the 21st century perspective. WebQuests developed within the research framework prove to be an effective tool to address the necessity to connect the learning process to real life. The article provides selected results of the study exploring the application of learning technologies within the teaching and learning process. The research is conducted in the framework of the project “Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students” (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019_) co-funded by ERDF. Language Education Curriculum Design for the Multilingual and Multicultural University (CLUTE International Conference Proceedings, 2018) Increased inbound mobility builds the basis for Latvia to utilise its potential for education and research as well as serves as a means to strengthen the image of Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and promote the positive image of the country globally. The report introduces the selected results of the research conducted in the framework of the post-doctoral research project “Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students” (1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019 Co-funded by ERAF). The overall objective of the project is to contribute to successful integration of prospective international applicants by providing the preparation service for the studies in Higher Education Institutions accessible prior to arrival in the host country.The empirical research was carried out in the pragmatic paradigm. Mixed-method or multi-strategy research was used as the approach to research design.
The report reveals how internationalization impacts language education within the higher education curriculum and faculty staff professional development and introduces the framework for the elaboration of higher education curriculum placing language studies in the focus of attention to facilitate the implementation of the higher education internationalization. SUPPORT PROVISION FOR THE INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN HOST UNIVERSITIES (5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on SOCIAL Sciences & Arts, SGEM 2018) Assist. Prof. Dr. paed. Anna Stavicka1 Prof. Dr. paed. Indra Odiņa2 MA. paed. Jekaterina Srebnaja3 ABSTRACT Increased mobility and international cooperation are crucial objectives for Latvia to foster integration to the European Higher Education Area and European Research Area, which builds the basis for Latvia to utilise its potential for education and research as well as serves as a means to build research capacity, strengthen the image of Latvian Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and promote the positive image of the country globally. The paper introduces the selected results of the study conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (N0. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019), which aims to internationalize the prospective students’ experience before arriving to a host country or enrolling in higher education programmes in the framework of study mobility. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to successful integration of prospective international applicants by providing the preparation service for the studies in host country Higher Education Institutions. Based on the research conducted in the pragmatic paradigm applying mixed-method research approach, the selected interim results of the study are introduced describing the application of web-based projects as one of the tools for the development of 21st century skills in diverse classrooms. The research is conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019) co-funded by European Regional Development Fund. INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN LATVIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on SOCIAL Sciences & Arts, SGEM 2018) Assist. Prof. Dr. paed. Anna Stavicka1 Prof. Dr. paed. Indra Odiņa2 MA Sc. pol. Anna Sedova 3 1 University of Latvia, Latvia 2 University of Latvia, Latvia 3 Beijing International Studies University, China ABSTRACT Internationalization of education space and international collaboration have become one of the top global priorities, which is reiterated in the missions and visions of education institutions worldwide, as it is a significant indicator of global competitiveness. It is widely acknowledged that countries with high number of international students benefit from the contribution they make to domestic research and sustainable development of the society. In the case of Latvia, strengthening international cooperation and establishing new forms of collaboration are aligned with the overall national strategies: • Promoting intercultural understanding and mutual learning to foster social cohesion; • increasing academic competitiveness; • Tightening economic ties through ensuring positive environment for intercultural communication. The paper introduces the selected results of the study conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019). The study explored the peculiarities of the integration process of international students coming from various specific contexts in the Latvian higher education institutions. The results of the survey revealed the benefits international students find in the Latvian higher education space, as well as challenges and drawbacks which should be taken into account to ensure successful integration of international students in Latvian higher education institutions. The research is conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019) co-funded by ERDF.