Abstract
This research primarily centres on the domain of Art and Design education in transnational settings, looking specifically at the collaboration between the United Kingdom, China and Hong Kong but is not limited to the cultural frontiers of these countries only.
This paper aims to illustrate educators' challenges and concerns with these educational initiatives. The research begins by examining the intercultural tensions that prevail in such collaborations through a literature review to achieve this. Further, using two case studies, the paper articulates the viewpoints of essential stakeholders, including educators from both the host and home countries.
The first Case Study is the event, The Impact of STEAM on Transnational Education: A Celebration of Transnational Education Partnership Working, Knowledge Exchange and Cultural Diversity, held virtually in October 2021. The Virtual Lounge aimed to create reflective discussion, generate insights, and welcome opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The second Case Study is the Open Studio at Birmingham City University’s MA Design Management Programme, which aims at making students ‘global citizens’; by inviting speakers from diverse cultures, backgrounds and disciplinary focus, students are given a deep and diverse flavour of what the ‘business of design’ looks like across the globe. In conclusion, this paper provides an insightful analysis of the intercultural challenges and tensions educators face in the realm of transnational higher educational initiatives. It highlights the significance of recognizing and understanding these challenges, essential for devising well-informed strategies to overcome obstacles and promote educational progress.
This paper aims to illustrate educators' challenges and concerns with these educational initiatives. The research begins by examining the intercultural tensions that prevail in such collaborations through a literature review to achieve this. Further, using two case studies, the paper articulates the viewpoints of essential stakeholders, including educators from both the host and home countries.
The first Case Study is the event, The Impact of STEAM on Transnational Education: A Celebration of Transnational Education Partnership Working, Knowledge Exchange and Cultural Diversity, held virtually in October 2021. The Virtual Lounge aimed to create reflective discussion, generate insights, and welcome opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The second Case Study is the Open Studio at Birmingham City University’s MA Design Management Programme, which aims at making students ‘global citizens’; by inviting speakers from diverse cultures, backgrounds and disciplinary focus, students are given a deep and diverse flavour of what the ‘business of design’ looks like across the globe. In conclusion, this paper provides an insightful analysis of the intercultural challenges and tensions educators face in the realm of transnational higher educational initiatives. It highlights the significance of recognizing and understanding these challenges, essential for devising well-informed strategies to overcome obstacles and promote educational progress.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Teaching Beyond the Curriculum |
Publisher | https://amps-research.com/proceedings/ |
ISBN (Electronic) | 2398-9467 |
Publication status | Published (VoR) - 31 Jul 2024 |
Event | Teaching Beyond the Curriculum - College of Art Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Nov 2023 → 17 Nov 2023 https://amps-research.com/videos/ |
Conference
Conference | Teaching Beyond the Curriculum |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Glasgow |
Period | 13/11/23 → 17/11/23 |
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