47 - Wendy Green (2)

Title

How can we avoid ‘lost in translation’ moments in cross-cultural supervision?

Author(s)

Wendy Green*, Tasmanian Institute of Learning and Teaching (TILT), Curriculum & Quality, Division of the DVC (Students and Education)
Clair Andersen*, Tasmanian Institute of Learning and Teaching (TILT), Curriculum & Quality, Division of the DVC (Students and Education)

Subtheme

Supervision as Pedagogy

Presentation Type

World Café

Room

Academy Gallery

Time

13.20-14.20

Abstract

Culture shapes ideas and expectations regarding teaching, learning and knowledge. In this interactive session, we will explore some of the challenges and possibilities of cross-cultural supervision. Participants will be invited to share issues they have encountered, and effective strategies they have developed in cross-cultural supervision teams.
Some of the questions we might explore are:
* What personal, cultural and linguistic challenges might international research students and their supervisors encounter?
* What are the advantages of cross-cultural supervision?
* What strategies can facilitate effective intercultural communication between culturally diverse supervisors and students?
* What are the similarities between advising domestic and international research students? What are some possible differences?
* How can supervisors best support the language needs of students whose first language is not English?
* What is the supervisor’s role and responsibility for pastoral support for international and Australian Indigenous students? Why is this important?