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Differences between educational style(s) of guest institute and home country - consequences for students and staff

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Session 9.05Differences between educationalstyle(s) of guest institute and homecountries-consequences for students and staff-speakers: Ineke ten Dam - ITC, The NetherlandsDifferences in educational style•What is ITC?•How important is educational style?•What is educational style?•What are important differences in educational style?•What can teachers do?Differences in entry level1998•English•Computers skills•Mathematical skills•Educational style•Professional experience•Cultural differencesResults•Computers skills 50%•Educational style 40%•English 33%•Mathematical skills 25%•Cultural differences 20%•Professional experience 10%personalityculture educational stylehuman natureWhat is educational style?What is educational style?The typical characteristics of teaching,learning and assessment, and theinteraction between these aspects of education.• teaching strategies• learning strategies• assessment strategiesMain sources• literature search* Hofstede, G. (1983). Dimensions of National Cultures in Fifty countries and Three regions.* Ballard, B. & Clanchy J. (1991). Teaching students from overseas: A brief guide forlecturers and supervisors•workshops and experiences at ITCDimensions in educational style •Relation lecturer - students•Interaction in class•Relation between students•Time•Regulation of the learning process•Aim of learning•Use of (technical) resourcesWhat can teachers do?• Introduce and discuss differences ineducational style•Explain teaching methods and exam forms•Be available right after class andduring consultation hours•Gradual change from:* teacher regulation to more studentregulation* one-way lecturing to interaction* theory to application•Training in study skills

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