Breaking down boundaries: Cultural influences in the international classroom

Dympna O'Connell

St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo

Dympna O'Connell is a lecturer at St Angelas College, Sligo. She is a RGN and a Registered Childrens Nurse. Her areas of reserarch interest include learning in the clinical and classroom environment and child health

Abstract

Background The last decade has seen a steady rise in the number of international students choosing Ireland as a study destination. A substantial body of literature shows that international students often struggle with... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Dympna O'Connell (St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo)
  2. Siobhan Healy Mcgowan (St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo)
  3. Helen McGloin (St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo)
  4. Evelyn McManus (St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo)
  5. Edel McSharry (St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo)
  6. Patsy Mc Sharry (St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo)
  7. Lisa Winters (St Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo)

Topic Area

Innovations in research methodology, education or clinical practice

Session

GP-1 » Global Perspectives (15:00 - Wednesday, 4th November, Seminar Room 1.26)

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