Ways to may your international students more successful - the next chapter of "my book".

1. City University
of Seattle
Increasing International Student Success
Faculty Presentation
Ryan Gunhold
Research Spotlight:
Dr. Terry Rodriguez

2.  Why, oh, why?
◦ Make all students successful
◦ Test what you know
 Approach - StoryTelling
◦ Share My Experience/Resources
◦ Analyze CityU Success Points
 Get - Tips and Tricks
Agenda

4.  Where are students at with their skills:
◦ ESL
◦ Writing Skills
◦ Computer Skills
◦ Technology Skills
 How do you gauge
motivation, purpose, *autonomy?
Understanding what DRIVES students is
the key to their success, and
ultimately, yours.
Pre-Assessment

5. -
Intercultural Sensitivity Development

6. Degree that people value independence and personal uniqueness
USA Arab World
100 Total 100 Total
91 38
Individualism
Individualism
6
USA Arab World
Individualism vs. Collectivism

7.  Is it a notes outline?
 Is it a visual?
 Is it a tutorial video?
 Is it a 3D model?
 Is it a new teaching style or method?
 “Leverage what Works – Steal the Rest” -
Harry Wong quote
 Teach to the Wheel – Multiple Intelligences
 Bloom’s Taxonomy Sample
 Demonstrate a sample from the class
Build the Tools of Success

8.  You will need to make technology
available to all students with varying
needs (ADA) - 2010
 You will have a range of skills out there –
find your champion(s) and leverage them
 Wow them – technology IS the solution
Your Greatest Tool is
Technology AND Teaching

9.  You are more than a Teacher…..
◦ You are a consultant
◦ You are an innovator
◦ You are today, tomorrow, and forever
◦ You take the risks, so others will succeed
Increasing Human Potential
is a Business