International Education
Naixin Li
Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University Intern, Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO Cairo Office PhD Candidate
Achievement
Full paper presentation at the 2023 Comparative and International Education Society Annual Conference on February 14-22, 2023.
Title: The Intercultural Approach of International Chinese Language Education
Full paper presentation at the 13th Biennial Conference of the Comparative Education Society of Asia on November 24-26, 2023.
Title: Navigating and Enhancing Intercultural Competence Development for International Students
Specialization
International higher education; Intercultural education; Reconciliation competence; International students
Introduction
The recent internationalization of higher education has identified a notable shift in international student mobility towards China, driven by its rapid economic growth and development in higher education (Xu & Montgomery, 2019). With a more diverse student population, intercultural contacts, as well as conflicts, occur more often between opposing parties due to differences within and beyond the educational environment. Such problems serve as epitomes of the more severe and intense conflicts around the world. To further investigate this phenomenon, my research utilizes Chinese universities as a case study to explore the role of educational institutions in developing intercultural competencies and reconciliation competencies as a means of building trust and promoting peace and reconciliation among divided communities. The research also analyzes existing conflict resolution and management practices to discuss challenges faced by institutions and organizations in China. Higher education institutions need to be supported and enabled to promote the informed and peaceful confrontation of ideas to facilitate intercultural dialogue among diverse groups on campuses and in broader communities. This ultimately points toward the cultivation of intercultural competence, conflict competence, and reconciliation competence. In addition, as an educator, I am committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments in my classroom. As a researcher, I will try my best to serve the same purpose in a more structured and analytical manner. Thus, I also aim to use this research as an opportunity to propose possible ways for higher education institutions to facilitate intercultural teaching and learning effectively.
Tentative Title
Reestablish the Common Ground: Intercultural Conflict Management in Chinese Higher Education Institutions
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