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International collaboration as a patchwork quilt: experiences of developing collaborative practice and research in an international masters programme

International collaboration as a patchwork quilt: experiences of developing collaborative practice and research in an international masters programme

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The scope of policies within universities and professional practices is becoming increasingly global and more and more networks of professionals and researchers are conducting collaborative programmes and research projects. Translating these collaborations into flourishing practices is often more challenging than initially anticipated especially if there is an international dimension. In these circumstances participants often experience challenges triggered by power relations, differences in culture, contexts, and perspectives on practice and research. This paper is underpinned by an educational psychology perspective and falls within an interpretive paradigm. The metaphor of the patchwork quilt is used during learning and teaching seminars to explain collaborative practice and research because the steps involved serve as a useful visual aid for further comparison and reflection. Using data from four studies, we discuss the experiences of international participants conducting collaborative research over the course of an international Masters programme in Europe and the experiences of alumni of the programme attempting to conduct research after the completion of the Erasmus Mundus (EM) Masters Programme We argue that international collaborative practice and research take time, especially in the initial stages. They have the potential to support bridging and bonding universally and lead to enrichment and enhancement for the participants.

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OrganisatieFontys
LectoraatLectoraat Internationalisation and inclusive education
Gepubliceerd inJournal of Professional Development in Education Routledge, Vol. 38, Uitgave: 4, Pagina's: 647-661
Datum2012-04-23
TypeArtikel
DOI10.1080/19415257.2012.672929
TaalEngels

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