Internationalization at home in Diak : Exploring Experiences and Attitudes of Students
Asare, Irene (2018)
Asare, Irene
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805016019
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805016019
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Asare, Irene. Internationalization at home in Diak: Exploring experiences and Attitudes of students. Helsinki, Spring 2018. 48 pages plus appendix. Language: English. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. Degree Programme in Social Services + option in Diaconia. Degree: Bachelor of Social Services.
This research-oriented thesis is about internationalization at home done in col-laboration with Diaconia university of Applied Sciences. The research conducted was a quantitative research and the data collection method used was questionnaire, sent to Diak students. It has important theoretical background on the topic, the research process, data collection and analysis, and conclusion.
In this report, internationalization at home is described as the process of integrating an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post-secondary education. This means that an international aspect should be used in the implementation of the curriculum and it should be included in the study plans of the students. It should not only focus on school life but also outside the school for example having partnerships with cultural groups and encouraging international and domestic students to interact outside the school. It is a process that should be well planned as it enables students to have an international experience without travelling abroad.
The objective of this thesis was to find out the experience and attitudes of students towards internationalization at home. Another objective was also to give the students the opportunity to give their views and suggestions on how internationalization at home can be made possible. As mentioned above, the objectives were achieved by conducting a research and sending questionnaires to second and third year students studying social services in both English and Finnish. However, because only the 3rd and 4th year students were targeted in this research, the attitudes and opinions of the students in this report do not represent the entire student population of Diak, but the attitudes and opinions of 3rd and 4th year students.
The data collected shows how much international and Finnish students are willing and open to interacting and learning from each other. From the research many of the students have not experienced internationalization at home in Diak, and they have given important suggestions on how this can be achieved. The students also support the idea that going for an international exchange is not the only way to experience culture and culture can also be experienced within domestic learning environments.
This research-oriented thesis is about internationalization at home done in col-laboration with Diaconia university of Applied Sciences. The research conducted was a quantitative research and the data collection method used was questionnaire, sent to Diak students. It has important theoretical background on the topic, the research process, data collection and analysis, and conclusion.
In this report, internationalization at home is described as the process of integrating an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post-secondary education. This means that an international aspect should be used in the implementation of the curriculum and it should be included in the study plans of the students. It should not only focus on school life but also outside the school for example having partnerships with cultural groups and encouraging international and domestic students to interact outside the school. It is a process that should be well planned as it enables students to have an international experience without travelling abroad.
The objective of this thesis was to find out the experience and attitudes of students towards internationalization at home. Another objective was also to give the students the opportunity to give their views and suggestions on how internationalization at home can be made possible. As mentioned above, the objectives were achieved by conducting a research and sending questionnaires to second and third year students studying social services in both English and Finnish. However, because only the 3rd and 4th year students were targeted in this research, the attitudes and opinions of the students in this report do not represent the entire student population of Diak, but the attitudes and opinions of 3rd and 4th year students.
The data collected shows how much international and Finnish students are willing and open to interacting and learning from each other. From the research many of the students have not experienced internationalization at home in Diak, and they have given important suggestions on how this can be achieved. The students also support the idea that going for an international exchange is not the only way to experience culture and culture can also be experienced within domestic learning environments.