Australia in the Asian Century', 'the transformation of the Asian region into the world's economic powerhouse is not only unstoppable, but accelerating'. Ayon Chakraborty, [email protected] Track 8: Systems Thinking and Systems Practices: Professor Purnendu Mandal, [email protected]; Professor Bob Cavana, [email protected] Track 9: Tourism Initiatives, Relationships and Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region: Mr.
Antecedents of Asia’s Competitiveness
Emerging Trends in Banking, Finance and Accounting
Psychological Issues in Asia
35 'Feeling' (and feeding) the body: The Role of the Body and Emotional Awareness, Body Responsibility and Body Appreciation.
Emerging Retail and Service Industries
Systems Thinking and Systems Practices
Tourism Initiatives, Relationships and Issues in Asia-Pacific 58 Explore the Use of Visitors E-GATE System Intention
General Topics
Contributors
Huynh Khanh Linh School of Business/IT, James Cook University, Singapore Campus, Thomson, Singapore. Rakesh Dhananjay Salian School of Business/IT, James Cook University, Singapore Campus, Singapore, Singapore.
Global Education
Exporting Work-Integrated Learning to Asian Environment
- Introduction
- Skill Shortages in Vietnam
- Literature Review .1 Reflection
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Elements of the WIL Program
- Reflection
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Methods
- Findings
- Comments From Interns
- Comments From Work Supervisors
- Conclusion and Recommendations
We found indications that the elements of reflection, coaching and mentoring have a significant impact on the overall outcome of the WIL program and the trainee's readiness for work. In addition, feedback from interns and work supervisors suggests that the program's distinguishing features – the key elements of reflection, coaching and mentoring – contribute to its effectiveness.
The WIL program at FUV is more complex for tutors/coordinators to facilitate than regular university academic subjects because it involves multiple relationships and the interpersonal skills to support all stakeholders, namely the career centre, the individual student, the direct work supervisor and in many cases a representative for the host company's HR department. This research provided exploratory evidence suggesting that significant positive benefits for students can be derived from the WIL program at FUV.
Asian-Australian Nexus: An Educational Challenge
- White Paper
- Deeper Engagement
- Transnational Education-Engagement
- Convergences
- Multicentres
- Connectivity
- Asian-Australian Nexus
- Networked University
- Conclusion—Asian Century to Asian Nexus
Lundberg The White Paper set out five broad policy directions for Australia 'to make the most of opportunities presented by the Asian century'. In Australia today, such misunderstandings of the complex shared nature of human development and change often lead to dichotomous notions of development—the West versus the rest.
Using Eportfolios in Transnational Asian Campuses
Introduction
- Definitions and Scope of Paper
This paper will use the term transnational university to refer to a university (home campus) that offers the program to students in an offshore country (host campus). Online degrees are related to "transnational higher education" as their activities are carried out across borders; however, online degrees are not included in the scope of this paper.
Literature Review
The paper focuses on higher education institutions that deliver their "products" abroad in the direct delivery mode. Although technological aspects are undoubtedly fundamental to any successful ePortfolio implementation, this article will limit its discussion to the value that ePortfolios can bring to a transnational learning environment.
EPortfolio Assessment Approaches: “Product”
O'Keeffe and Donnelly report that ePortfolio use can encourage greater participation by "non-traditional" learners, including international students. Therefore, ePortfolio enables transnational universities to help their foreign students get the most out of their degree experience through greater collaboration.
Challenges Faced by Transnational Students/Universities in Learning and Assessment
- Lack of Familiarity with a Teacher Centred Learning Environments
- Lack of Familiarity with Assessment Environment
- Possible Cultural Differences
- Teaching and Moderation Challenges Faced by the Transnational University
Therefore, the commitment of the teacher to the ePortfolio assessment is even more crucial in the Asian foreign campus than it is in the transnational university's home campus. This is relevant to ePortfolio assessment—a relatively new assessment technique, potentially at risk for subjective grading.
Recommendations to Deal with Challenges Through ePortfolio Assessment
- Explicit Guidelines
- Coordinated Feedback
- Develop Offshore Staff Commitment
Without staff commitment to the intrinsic value of ePortfolio, students lose motivation and are unlikely to participate productively in ePortfolio activities. Therefore, it is important to establish offshore and onshore staff buy-in from the start of the ePortfolio implementation.
Conclusion
In addition, obtaining early and continuous feedback is an effective strategy for staff to monitor student progress (both on "evidence" and on "process" reflective elements in the ePortfolio) and to identify "at-risk" students early enough to intervene in. These should be made available early in the semester so that teachers clearly know the standards expected of the ePortfolio assessment and can provide feedback appropriately to help their students during the process.
International Higher Education: Reasons Students Choose Singapore
- Introduction
- The Literature
- The Globalisation of Higher Education
- Australian Higher Education and Offshore Campuses
- Factors Influencing International Students’ Choice of Study Destination
- The Research Method
- Findings and Discussion
- Discourses in International Education
- Quality of Education
- Costs
- International/Global Exposure
- Conclusion and Recommendations
A number of other factors may also influence international students' choice of study destination, such as "flexibility of programs in calculating time spent abroad towards degree requirements; recognition of foreign diplomas; the limitations of higher education in the country of origin; restrictive home university admissions policies; geographical, commercial or historical connections between countries; future job opportunities; (and) cultural aspirations". The study sought to understand why a group of international higher education students chose to study in Singapore at an Australian higher education institution.
TCK Professional Development for International School Teachers in China
- Introduction
- Third Culture Kids and International Schools
- Professional Development for International School Teachers
- Research Questions
- Method
- Findings
- What is Teachers’ Experience with TCK Professional Development and Learning?
- What do Teachers Say they Need in Terms of Ongoing Professional Development in Relation to the TCK Issue?
- What Professional Learning Do Parents’ Perceive Teachers of TCKs Require?
- Conclusion
A consistent issue for teachers inherent in the international school context is the high mobility and transition of students in and out of the school system. Most important are international school teachers in terms of information about their overall professional development.
GlobalNxt University: A New Paradigm in Transnational Education
- Introduction
- Transnational Education
- Types of Transnational Education
- Pros and Cons of Transnational Education
- Issues and Challenges
- GlobalNxt University
- History and Background
- Development and Aspirations
- Constructivist Pedagogy
- Mode of Examination
- Quality Assurance
- Challenges and the Way Forward
- Conclusion
6 GlobalNxt University: A New Paradigm in Transnational Education 49 However, the growth of transnational education has created some transparency and regulation problems, especially in the case of dubious degrees or fake titles. 6 GlobalNxt University: A New Paradigm in Transnational Education 51 The university's globally diverse student population is represented from over 72 different countries.
Small Steps Towards Student-Centred Learning
- Introduction
- Student-Centred Learning
- Reasons for Student-Centred Learning
- Moving Toward Student-Centred Learning
- Conclusion
Motivation to learn also differs in teacher-centered learning classrooms and student-centered learning classrooms. Similarly, teacher-centered learning and student-centered learning classrooms have different views regarding student learning outcomes.
The Competitive Advantage of Singapore Tertiary Education
- Introduction
- Background
- Types of Information Sources Affecting International Students
- Institutional Factors in Choosing Universities
- Country Factors in Choosing Study Abroad Destinations
- Methodology
- Survey Data
- Analysis Result
- Discussion and Conclusion
8 The Competitive Advantage of Tertiary Education in Singapore 67 An early study by Steadman and Dagwell [6] shows that the opinions of family and friends have a great influence on a student's choice of colleges. Donnellan [7], in a paper investigating the influence of factors controlled by marketers on students' decisions about choosing a college at a public research university, finds that, in addition to the influence of parents, other factors such as personal contacts and social life have a great influence on student decisions.
Transnational Psychology: A Case Study of South East Asia
- Introduction: Changing Education
- Historical Transnational Psychology
- Transnational Psychology Today
- Australia
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Critical Questions and Future Directions
Psychological education developed in Europe and the USA from the second half of the nineteenth century onwards. 9 Transnational Psychology: A Case Study of Southeast Asia 75 Australia's Columbus Plan Visiting Lecturer Beryl Wright brought psychological education to Singapore in 1952 [28].
Challenges in Teaching Tertiary English
Benefits of Action Research, Professional Reflection and Professional Development
- Introduction
- Significance of the Study
- Reflection in Teaching: Theoretical Background
- Synthesis
- Descriptive Research Notes
- Benefits of this Research
- Action Plan
It is always wise to gain wisdom from the past in order to face the challenges of the present. The review of the related literature outlines the challenges and problems facing teachers of English.
MOOCs vs MMOGs
- Introduction
- MOOCs
- Coursera
- Udacity
- MOOCs as MMOGs?
- Play
- Challenge
- Premise, Character and Story
- Designing MOOCs with MMOGs
- Conclusion
The rest of this paper first presents an overview of some of the most prominent MOOCs. It even seems to look at the correct locations of the referenced text in the content behind it.
The Evolution of Business Models in the Video Game Industry
- Introduction
- The Rise of Online and MMO games
- The Rise of Social Networks and Free-to-Play Gaming
- The Rise of Mobile
- Game Industry Market Size and Future Projections
- Conclusions
Ultimately, to keep the game relevant, free play access had to be granted here too, demonstrating that games based solely on subscription models are no longer tenable. 12 The evolution of business models in the video game industry 105 2007 with the associated AppStore in July 2008.
Antecedents of Asia’s Competitiveness
Investigating Leadership Barriers in South-East Asia
- Introduction
- Western Perspective
- Worldly View
- Contextualisation and Context
- Barriers
- Research Context
- Research Method
- Results
- Discussion
- Implications, Limitations and Future Directions
Leaders are able to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the barriers that support the "leader ship" and the value of the resulting outcomes of leadership actions. Due to the possible combined effect of the number of integration barriers and the apparent importance of external barriers, this may suggest that underlying issues, especially cultural traditions, values and customs may significantly influence leadership capacity.
Australian Connection in Asia: Australians Working in Singapore
- Introduction
- Background
- Migration From Australia
- Immigration to Singapore
- Future Aspirations of Australian Expatriates
- Data Collection Method
- Findings and Discussion
- Demographic Profiles of Australians Working in Singapore
- Professional and/or Business Profiles of Australians Working in Singapore
- Remuneration Packages of Australians Working in Singapore
- Aspirations of Australians Working in Singapore
- Conclusion
Thus, more than 3 out of 4 Australians working in Singapore had at least a university degree. Approximately half of Australians working in Singapore (50.3 %) had only one employment contract since arriving in Singapore.
Analysis of Key Factors to Develop an International Trade Policy of Thailand for
Joining the Asean Economic Community (AEC)
- Introduction
- Reviews
- The Key Factors Determining Trade Policy
- International Trade Policy of Thailand Before 1997
- International Trade Policy of Thailand After 1997
- Empirical Study
- Appling the Linear Structure Relationship Model (LISREL) for Key Trade Factor Analysis
- The Expected Sign
- Data Sources
- Results
- Finding Key Factor in Before Asian Financial Crisis 1997
- Finding Key Factor in After Asian Financial Crisis 1997
- Conclusion
The household sector had a positive effect on international trade policy and economic growth (H1a and H1b), a similar effect before the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The government sector had a negative effect on international trade policy and economic growth (H3a and H3b) , because the Thai government had to use many of the.
Antecedent Analysis of Indonesia’s Creative City: The Case of Bandung
- Introduction
- Literature Review: Decentralisation and Creative City
- The Lineage and Institutional Reproduction of Creative City
- The Lineage and Institutional Reproduction of Creative City
- Research Conclusion
Institutions and path dependence play an important role in the development of the city as the center of the CCI. Therefore, the market was routinely held long before the BCCF and the concept of the creative city were introduced to the city.
Work-Life Interventions: A Review on Balance, Harmony, and Creativity
- Introduction
- Defining Balance and Harmony
- Definition of Work-Life Balance in the Literature
- Definition of Work-Life Harmony in the Literature
- Differences between Balance and Harmony: Perspectives on Work and Life
- Cognitive Dissonance as an Indicator of Difference between WLB and WLH
- The Importance of Work-Life Initiatives and Measures of its Effectiveness
- Creativity and Innovation: A Key Business Strategy in Contemporary Organizations
- Differences between Creativity and Innovation
- Implications and Conclusion
- Implications
In a recent review, McMillan, Morris, and Atchley introduced a new conceptualization of work and life known as work-life harmony. Intentional Harmony: Managing Work and Life” in an effort to address a perceived gap in work-life management education programs.
The Impact of I.T. Development Outsourcing on Worker Dynamics in Vietnam
- Introduction
- The Global Context
- Outsourcing criticisms
- Outsourcing Advantages
- Outsourcing Drivers
- Outsourcing Around the World
- Downward Trend in Outsourcing
- The Vietnamese Context
- Workforce Characteristics
- Outsourcing Engagement in Vietnam
- The Effect of Outsourcing on Vietnamese Workers
- Conclusion
While unemployment in rural areas is similar to that in urban areas, those who are employed on average experience a lack of work for 25% of each year [9]. The total unemployment figure is further diluted by the fact that seasonal workers, workers with work contracts of less than one year and employees in companies with less than 10 employees cannot claim benefits if they lose their job and are therefore not counted in the figures. For the first time, the Vietnamese government has had a political consideration of the outsourcing sector.
Development of an E-Health Strategic Framework for Vietnam
- Introduction
- The Vietnamese Health Environment
- The Vietnamese Technology Environment .1 Capability
- Technology Adoption
- Barriers to E-Health
- Vietnamese Culture
- International Interest and Investment
- Geography
- E-Health Drivers and Opportunities
- Opportunities
- Drivers
- Strategic Framework
- Conclusion
An ongoing project by the Health Research Group (HRG) under RMIT International University Vietnam is investigating the potential for eHealth solutions in Vietnam and working towards the development of a strategic framework for eHealth implementation in the country. These constructs are the basis on which a strategic framework for e-health solutions in Vietnam has been built.
Chinese Companies Enter the German Market;
But are the Germans Prepared?
- Dynamic Asia—Sleepy Europe
- Asian Investments will Change the West
- How German Cities Prepare for the ‘Asian Century’
- The case of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
- Acknowledging the Asian Century to Come—But Disliking it
- Sceptic About Chinese OFDI
- What Can be Done to Better Prepare for the ‘Asian Century’?
- Strengthen Ties on a Municipal Level
- Communicate Contemporary Asian Success Stories—Apart from Culture
- Summary, Discussion and Results
- Our Methodology
We asked our participants to rate China on the following points: charming, trustworthy, selfish, influential, innovative, reputable, cultured nation (Fig. 20.3). So city-to-city connections can be a kind of "Trojan horse" to make people in Germany feel more comfortable with China (see graphic) (Fig.20.5).
Emerging Trends in Banking, Finance and Accounting
Lower the Interest Burden for Microfinance
Introduction
These not only present a substantial challenge for these MFIs to scale quickly enough to serve the large demand of the unbanked population, but also create difficulties in accounting for legitimate activity and fraud. In summary, for MFIs to scale fast enough to serve the large demand of the unbanked population and maintain financial sustainability, they require new business models and innovations to reduce interest burdens by (1) reducing cost operational, (2) accounting for legitimate activities and fraud, (3) reducing or mitigating microcredit risks.
Impacts of Costs on Interest Burden
