Culture and cognition in information technology education

Holvikivi, Jaana

doi:10.1080/03043790601055642

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“…In effect it implies learning the underlying rules which govern such discourse, with some researchers moving towards a critical stance (Braine 2002;Canagarajah 2002;Ivanič and Camps 2001;Tang and John 1999). Academic socialization also relates to science subjects such as computer science or engineering (Duff et al 2006;Holvikivi 2007). By implication such subjects may be removed from discourse on the sociocultural implications of academic literacy practices.…”

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A holistic approach to international students, institutional habitus and academic literacies in an Irish third level institution

Sheridan

2010

High Educ

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This qualitative study examines the interplay between academic staff and international students with regard to developing academic literacies at university. Higher education has traditionally responded to increasing student diversity with the expectation that students will conform to institutional norms or habitus. In this context international students arrive with cultural capital which may not fit such norms, and would benefit from developing their academic literacy, as indeed would home students given an increasingly diverse student body in Irish higher education. Findings reveal a gap between academics expectations and international students' capabilities. Academic staff remained within the remit of the research in contrast to the 22 international students who were interviewed. They did not separate the totality of their campus experience from academic literacy practices. These ranged from uncertainty around writing in another language to a mismatch between diversity management in class and students' own expectations. International students found difficulty to making friends on campus which could benefit their integration into the academic literacy practices of their respective disciplines. Findings point towards a whole institution response to student diversity which transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.

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Sheridan

2010

High Educ

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“…These are typical shortcomings in a technical university. They need to be addressed in curriculum development, so that self-evaluation becomes an inherent part of the study process [16].…”

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“…Even though the majority of students come from a high school or secondary school background, some of them also have previous university studies in their own country. One of the main problems with international study groups has been the slow integration to the university environment and adoption of appropriate study habits [16]. It was anticipated that participation in team work and projects would bring them closer and create a cohesive study community [17].…”

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Agile Development in Software Engineering Instruction

Holvikivi

Hjort

2017

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Agile methods are replacing former, highly systematic project management practices in software development. Many studies have shown that agile methods are already mainstream in the software industry. Academia has incorporated these changes in development practices into education rather reluctantly. Much of higher education still depends on very traditional teaching practices and conventional curricula. In this paper, we describe a series of efforts to bring the agile world fully to ICT education, and discuss results for students and teachers alike. Agile methods can be taught, and moreover, they can also be part of the teaching toolkit. Teachers of agile courses face certain personality requirements: they need to be able to tolerate uncertainty and to be professionally proficient because of demands for flexibility and quick adjustment. The results of using agile methods as course structure, as well as agile planning of course content in small instructor teams have been successful.

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“…Although engineering and computer science programs are often thought to be culture-neutral and not strongly influenced by individual factors, some authors believe that learning patterns in these programs vary by culture [1]. The study in [1] examines the learning patterns and strategies employed by students from different backgrounds at a college in Finland; a large majority of international students reported that they were unsure of the college expectations of them and had difficulties completing assignments due to difficulties in understanding instructions. Moreover, these students reported that they were not able to communicate this lack of understanding to faculty and staff, further complicating this issue.…”

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“…Student surveys also indicated that international students, particularly those from third-world countries, were more accustomed to teacher-led instruction emphasizing a strong hierarchical relationship between student and professor [1].…”

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A survey of attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions regarding the internationalization of engineering and Computer Science undergraduate programs at the University of Victoria

Braslavsky

Pierre

Tuokko

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2012 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings

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Canadian undergraduate and graduate programs in Engineering and Computer Science attract a large number of international students. This is a relatively recent phenomenon with social and academic implications that are not completely understood. We are aware that more can be done for the recruitment, retention, and more generally for increasing the quality of the learning experience of our international students. More efforts need to be made in order to foster and expand social and academic interactions between Canadian and international students, as well as student-faculty interactions. The research described in this paper aims to identify the first steps in creating an inclusive environment that fosters academic, social, and personal growth for both international and Canadian students. This study discusses data collected about the experience of international undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering our university. The purpose of the data collection was to determine their specific needs, and to solicit suggestions and recommendations about ways in which to address them.

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Culture and cognition in information technology education

Cited by 15 publications

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A holistic approach to international students, institutional habitus and academic literacies in an Irish third level institution

A holistic approach to international students, institutional habitus and academic literacies in an Irish third level institution

Agile Development in Software Engineering Instruction

A survey of attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions regarding the internationalization of engineering and Computer Science undergraduate programs at the University of Victoria

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