A8 - I think it's a great opportunity for their host families, and communities, to learn about other cultures, and broaden their world view #includEDau
A7 - As hard as it may be, international students need to put themselves out there. Get involved in school clubs/events, join community clubs, just networking in general. Younger students can be supported in this by their host families #includEDau
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A6 language barriers does not reflect their intellect - many forget that #includEDau
A6 - I feel like one of the main issues might be different teaching and learning methods. A lot of schools in Asian countries still use rote learning methods, and those students may not be used to inquiry-based learning #includEDau
A5 - I think I'm a bit of a pessimist sometimes, when it comes to changing stereotypes. The media and entertainment industries are constantly perpetuating these, unintentionally doing more harm than good #includEDau
A3 - I imagine finances may also be an issue. They don't exactly have parents (if young) on hand, and I believe there are work restrictions on their study visas #includEDau
Was just about to say this! Also home sickness #includEDau
A1 - I went to high school with lots of international students. I think most came from China. Would definitely have been some at uni, but I didn't befriend them. My school currently has international students, two of which are in my classes #includEDau
Hey all, Dina from Adelaide. Where it's so so so so SO cold... I wouldn't even know where to begin guessing... Several thousand?? #includEDau
Hello fellow educators. I need some help... Anyone know of any networks in Australia for Vietnamese teachers? Really struggling to find one! #aussieED #includedau
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Once kids not only hear that you believe in them, but feel it too, there is no stopping them.
#HackingSchoolDiscipline
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They did it, President Kennedy鈥檚 dream come true, as thrilling today as it was 50 years ago. #Apollo50 #NationalMoonDay
