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Post Graduate students’: a focus on creative learning and teaching diverse students at a Midlands university.
Abstract
Purpose:
This paper explores the learning experiences of overseas postgraduate students studying in the UK, with a focus on how creative learning and teaching approaches can be adapted for the students.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
A multi method approach was adopted to data collection, using a mini focus group and 18 individual reflective diaries. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to illustrate themes from the interview and individual reflective diaries.
Findings:
Findings indicated that fee incentives, affordable accommodation and a good social life motivated students to study at the Midlands University. Secondly, although students had higher expectations of UK higher education; they were ill prepared for the intense teaching and assessment strategies. Whilst there was high overall satisfaction with course delivery and support, there were diversity issues that impacted the overall learning experience.
Originality/Values:
This paper generates fresh insights into learning experience by overseas post graduate students in the UK. The paper highlights the need to redesign and adapt creative learning strategies that enhance learning experiences as well as increase satisfaction for a global student population
