Working better together the challenge of effective and
Working better together: the challenge of effective and economic international curriculum collaborations Dr Claire Hamshire, Dr Deborah O’Connor, Dr Rach el Forsyth, Manchester Metr opoli tan Universit y, UK Dr Ursu la Hyr kkanen, Mr Esa Barland, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Fin lan d
Internationalisation “… the process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post-secondary education” Knight, J. (2003) Picture selected by participant in international summer school for staff
Challenges • • Lack of mobility Professional bodies Regulatory differences Custom and practice
Chapter 1: once upon a time… • Picture of a rainbow over Manchester
Chapter 2: workshop • Picture of workshop on ferry
Chapter 3 • Meeting
Chapter 4: Summer School • Images from Flickr
Success factors • • Similar institutions Similar professional outlooks Supportive faculty deans Formal letters of invitation/memoranda of understanding • Scaffolding of existing partnerships
Working in partnership be willing with colleagues from to go to your borders of TUAS has challenged comfortability, and me to consider my beyond. practice and reflect You on are creating current models of something new healthcare many in the times UK and there is no steps to step in
Working with Esa has been inspiring and refreshed my enthusiasm and motivation tohave it is a joy to improve all learning “problem” and experiences for our solve it together. students
Coming soon… • Good practice resources • Connections hub
Contacts Claire Hamshire, c. Hamshire@mmu. ac. uk @clairehamshire Rachel Forsyth, r. m. forsyth@mmu. ac. uk @rmforsyth
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