Exploring international university immersion programs researching impactful experiences Matthew Winslade, Lana McCarthy, Wendy Boyd, Sam Bowker, editors

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Winslade, Matthew, editor.

McCarthy, Lana, editor.

Boyd, Wendy, editor.

Bowker, Sam, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Students, Foreign--Australia.

Students, Foreign.

Education, Higher--Australia.

Education, Higher.

Australia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland Springer [2026]

Summary:

"This edited volume offers valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of international immersion programs. It presents an opportunity to share lessons from the teacher education community, drawing on their experiences in establishing and implementing university -school partnerships across diverse international contexts. Endorsed by programs such as the Australian Government Initiative – the New Colombo Plan (NCP)- this book aligns with these efforts, promoting a community of practice that continue to explore the advantages of international partnerships and immersive experiences, including work integrated learning"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

Tensions in study tours : An examination of successes and failures / Kathleen Smithers

The role of international placements in teacher education programs / Wendy De Luca and Kiprono Langat

Exploring classroom diversity : Why is cultural competency important and how can international programs provide support? / Matthew Winslade, Cathy Lemke, and Lana McCarthy

Igniting the spark : The role of innovative partnerships in supporting quality graduates in regional, rural and remote schools / Linda Mahony, Catherine Thiele, and Tracey Sanderson

International engagement : An opportunity for embedding research training in undergraduate university programs / Lee Wharton and Toby Pavey

“…so out of my comfort zone!” : Learning how to be in a community of practice / Debra Talbot

From global experiences to local classrooms : Understanding the teacher self through international professional experiences / Ondine Bradbury and Grace Bunn

Appreciating the academics’ perspectives for teaching diversity / Wendy Boyd

Establishing and implementing an international health and physical education focused school-university partnership / Matthew Winslade, Lana McCarthy, Cathy Lembke, and Awadhesh Shirotriya

An international perspective to school partnerships in professional experience : A collaboration between Australian and South Korean initial teacher education providers / Joanne Yoo, Pauline Kohlhoff, Annie Agnew, Junehee Yoo, Yongsoon So, and Duck Joo Kwak

Immersions in Islamic art : The Malaysian expeditions / Sam Bowker

Dynamics between Australian physical education pre-service teachers and host communities in Asian schools : A social exchange perspective / Jason Y. L. Wong and Poh Huat Oh

An awakening? Personal and professional outcomes for Australian preservice teachers 12-months after an international teaching experience in Solomon Islands / Renata L. Cinelli, Mellita Jones, and Mary Gallagher

Collaborative innovations in teacher education : Co-developing strategies for virtual observations in pre-service teacher placements across Ireland and Australia / Annie Agnew and Sean Ó Grádaigh

Habitus and neo-colonialism : Journeys through Japan / Rachel Walls

Growing APPLES : An exploration of the arrangements that enabled and constrained collaborative relationships between university-based research groups in Australia and Sweden / Susanne Francisco and Anette Forssten Seiser

Bridging cultures : Examining host perspectives in Samoa’s study abroad programs through reciprocity, relationships and responsibilities / Suzie Schuster

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed July 13, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Exploring international university immersion programs

ISBN:

9783032173591

3032173590

OCLC:

1602210912

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