All Outputs (21)

Does mobility matter? Outcomes of an empirical study on the impact of mobility on students’ cross cultural competencies. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2016, April). Does mobility matter? Outcomes of an empirical study on the impact of mobility on students’ cross cultural competencies. Paper presented at Association of Business Schools’ Learning, Teaching and Student Experience conference

Exploring cultural aspects of student mobility – what do we know about students’ perceptions of their own and host culture of learning. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2015, May). Exploring cultural aspects of student mobility – what do we know about students’ perceptions of their own and host culture of learning. Paper presented at SEDA Spring Teaching Learning and Assessment Conference 2015: Internatio

In an increasingly globalised education, with universities aiming to develop student mobility through exchange and study abroad programmes (Sweeney 2012), this study used the experiences of UK students in China and Chinese students in the UK to explo... Read More about Exploring cultural aspects of student mobility – what do we know about students’ perceptions of their own and host culture of learning..

Challenges and benefits of student mobility: what do we know about our students’ perceptions of own and host culture of learning. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M., Macdonald, I., & Firth, R. (2014, January). Challenges and benefits of student mobility: what do we know about our students’ perceptions of own and host culture of learning. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier Staff Conference, Edinburgh

No abstract available.

Strategies, guidelines and tools – what do they mean for us? Academics’ perceptions of resources for curriculum design and development (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M., McKinnon, S., & Hammond, A. (2014). Strategies, guidelines and tools – what do they mean for us? Academics’ perceptions of resources for curriculum design and development.

Multiple perspectives in re-constructing ‘culture of learning’ – international student experience in China and the UK. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M., & Zhou, V. (2014, January). Multiple perspectives in re-constructing ‘culture of learning’ – international student experience in China and the UK

Student destination choices in international education: Exploring students' attitudes to study abroad (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Exploring students' attitudes to study abroad. Paper presented at TARC International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2013: Innovation and Transformation in Learning and Teaching, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

SEDA Workshop - Working with Cultural Diversity in Higher Education. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2012, May). SEDA Workshop - Working with Cultural Diversity in Higher Education

The evolving dialogue about internationalisation in the Higher Education has moved from considering issues surrounding teaching international students to recognising students and teachers as co-creators of the learning environments and positive respo... Read More about SEDA Workshop - Working with Cultural Diversity in Higher Education..

Developing Peer Support as a Means of Enhancing the International Student Experience. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M., & Mulroy, T. (2009). Developing Peer Support as a Means of Enhancing the International Student Experience

Engaging students in enhanced academic transitions. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2010, January). Engaging students in enhanced academic transitions. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference, Edinburgh Napier University

E-mentoring project with Indian students on BA Hospitality Management. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2010, January). Management. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier Staff Conference, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

A cross-disciplinary and cross-university approach to Enhancing Asian student learning experience in the UK HE. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2009, October). A cross-disciplinary and cross-university approach to Enhancing Asian student learning experience in the UK HE. Paper presented at Global Connections – Local Impacts: Best Practices and Policies for Cross-Border Education, Ku

Enhancing the experience of international students in UK HE. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2009, January). Enhancing the experience of international students in UK HE

Invited SEDA workshop.

Providing effective academic, cultural and pastoral support for international students. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2009, January). for international students. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

A case of cross-disciplinary, cross-university approach to enhancing Asian student experience in UK HE (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
approach to enhancing Asian student experience in UK HE. Paper presented at Institutional Research Conference, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

Harnessing learning style preferences of Asian students to develop engaged learning: what we know so far and how can we apply this to enhance learning and teaching. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2008, January). Harnessing learning style preferences of Asian students to develop engaged learning: what we know so far and how can we apply this to enhance learning and teaching. Paper presented at The Internationalising of UK Higher Educati

How can we get our students to speak in class? (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2007, January). How can we get our students to speak in class?. Paper presented at 3rd International Conference on East Asian students

From a risk to a comfort zone: developing digital materials to enhance students experience. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2005, January). From a risk to a comfort zone: developing digital materials to enhance students experience. Paper presented at 2005 joint BALEAP/SATEFL conference, Edinburgh

Bridging the gap. Helping Chinese students embrace the intercultural experience. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2005, January). intercultural experience. Paper presented at The Chinese and South East Asian Learner: the transition to UK Higher Education

Listening to the voices: using student journals to inform the curriculum. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2005, January). Listening to the voices: using student journals to inform the curriculum. Paper presented at Napier University Satff Conference, Edinburgh

A little inspiration goes a long way. Exploring students' intercultural dilemmas through their diaries. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2005, January). A little inspiration goes a long way. Exploring students' intercultural dilemmas through their diaries. Paper presented at British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP) Intercultural Communication P