Internationalization of education and the experiences of international students: what is known
Author
Faculty Advisor
Date
2025
Keywords
internationalization of education, international students, border crossing, critical pedagogy, identity, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
Abstract (summary)
As the number of international students crossing borders from the Global South to study in the Global North continues to grow, there is a call for an appropriate response to the needs of this category of Canadian immigrants. Using the theoretical framework of border crossing, in this paper, I examine the historical and contemporary contexts of the internationalization of education and what is known about the experiences of international students. In this paper, I also utilize the ideas of border crossing to examine the links between the experiences of the borderlands by international students and the impacts on their multiple identities. In conclusion, I suggest a radical position instead of a rhetorical approach on issues affecting international students, which includes creating an inclusive environment that embraces openness to differences and fosters the true spirit of equity and diversity. A desirable approach is to build a learning environment that facilitates a sense of belonging for all students.
Publication Information
Oyelana, O. (2025). Internationalization of education and the experiences of international students: What is known. Pedagogical Inquiry and Practice, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.31542/spfr9q12
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