Case Study 12: PGT Student Induction, University of Northumbria

International postgraduate students are important to the higher education sectors of many countries. They arrive from all over the world with diverse cultures and prior experiences. Such students present additional challenges in terms of programme based learning and teaching support. This case study objectives are:- - To identify the characteristics of postgraduate students. - To analyse the prior learning experiences, expectations and learning needs of international postgraduate students. - To design, model and implement appropriate induction and learning support to facilitate international postgraduate students engaging more effectively with their learning and teaching.