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Cultural Journeys in Higher Education by ISBN: 9781787438583Publication Date: 2019Cultural Journeys in Higher Education provides a unique insight into the cultural experiences of university recounted through the students' narratives and voices. This book explores the increasingly culturally diverse composition of the student body and its impact on student learning.
Understanding Experiences of First Generation University Students by ISBN: 9781350031852Publication Date: 2018In recent decades, universities have opened their doors to first generation students whose parents and grandparents were excluded from higher education for reasons related to racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and/or linguistic diversity. This book covers the diverse experiences of first generation students as they transition into higher education whilst exploring ways in which universities might better serve these students.
Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Classrooms in Higher Education by ISBN: 9781787560628Publication Date: 2019This book provides educators with a global understanding of the challenges associated with the growing diversity of student identities in higher education and provides evidence-based strategies for addressing the challenges associated with implementing equity and inclusion at different higher education institutions around the world.
Creating Successful Multicultural Initiatives in Higher Education and Student Affairs by ISBN: 9781118834916Publication Date: 2013Looking for practical tips and useful guidelines for designing and implementing successful multicultural initiatives? This resource will help you set up a program and/or a set of strategies that promotes skill development to better manage difference on a personal, institutional, community, or societal level.
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Below are links to journal articles on multilingual learner experiences and supporting diversity in higher education.
- Article - Academic Success for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Nursing Students: An Integrative ReviewLewis, L. S., & Bell, L. M. (2020). Academic success for culturally and linguistically diverse nursing students: An integrative review. The Journal of Nursing Education, 59(10), 551–556. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200921-03
- Article - Cultural Diversity in Nursing Education: Perils, Pitfalls, and PearlsBednarz, H., Schim, S., & Doorenbos, A. (2010). Cultural diversity in nursing education: Perils, pitfalls, and pearls. Journal of Nursing Education, 49(5), 253–260. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20100115-02
- Article - Culturally Responsive Practices or Assimilation? Views and Practices on Linguistic Diversity of Community College Instructors Working with Multilingual LearnersSivira-Gonzalez, Y. (2023). Culturally responsive practices or assimilation? Views and practices on linguistic diversity of community college instructors working with multilingual learners. Education Sciences, 13(6), 603. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13060603
- Article - Equipping Faculty to Support Multilingual Learners in Higher Education: An Online Course Model for Faculty Professional DevelopmentGoins, M. (2024). Equipping faculty to support multilingual learners in higher education: An online course model for faculty professional development. TESOL Journal, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.760
- Article - Supporting Nursing Students from Diverse Cultural BackgroundsWiredu, I., & Roberts, D. (2020). Supporting nursing students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Nurse Education in Practice, 47, 102850–102850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102850
- Article - Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students: Exploring the Challenges and Perceptions of Nursing FacultyGuler, N. (2022). Teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students: Exploring the challenges and perceptions of nursing faculty. Nursing Education Perspectives, 43(1), 11–13. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000861
- Article - Towards Multilingual Competence: Examining Beliefs and Agency in First Year University Students’ Language Learner BiographiesPirhonen, H. (2022). Towards multilingual competence: examining beliefs and agency in first year university students’ language learner biographies. Language Learning Journal, 50(5), 613–626. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2020.1858146
- Article - Unintended Consequences- Risk for Bias in Competency-based AssessmentSokolowich, J. R. (2025). Unintended consequences – Risk for bias in competency-based assessment. Nurse Education Today, 144, 106404-. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106404
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