scholarly journals Lessons Learned: Our First Engineering Study Abroad Program

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Gattis ◽  
Findlay Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Engineering Study ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Meaningful Language and Cultural Experiences for Future Teachers in Puerto Rico

2016 ◽  
pp. 160-176
Author(s):  
Judith Cruzado-Guerrero ◽  
Gilda Martinez-Alba
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Puerto Rican Culture ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Program

The authors describe a faculty led study abroad program implemented in Puerto Rico. The short-term study abroad model highlights both design and implementation strategies for travel abroad. This chapter also focuses on the unique cultural and linguistic experiences in Puerto Rico which were planned for college students in an early childhood education teacher preparation program. The chapter addresses the strategies used to facilitate learning about Puerto Rican culture and languages, methods to support students learning dual languages and strategies for working with families, communities, and other professionals. The chapter concludes with lessons learned from this experience and emphasizes both issues and recommendations for faculty who are developing future short-term travel experiences.

Lessons Learned

2019 ◽  
pp. 120-130
Author(s):  
Taryn Gassner Tangpricha
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Student Enrollment ◽  
Mutual Benefit ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Technical Community ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
Division Department

This chapter conducts a case study of Delaware Technical Community College as it grew its programs from 2009 to present. Despite directive from the President, support and engagement was not widespread across the state: varying by campus, division, department, and instructor. Study abroad leadership was tasked with aligning the program with the college's mission, vision, and strategic directions, and building support internally and externally to boost student enrollment in the study abroad program. By targeting three key groups of stakeholders—students, faculty, and community members—and supporting shared values towards a mutual benefit, Delaware Technical Community College was able to grow its study abroad enrollment by over 400% from 2010 to 2018.

Meaningful Language and Cultural Experiences for Future Teachers in Puerto Rico

2019 ◽  
pp. 912-928
Author(s):  
Judith Cruzado-Guerrero ◽  
Gilda Martinez-Alba
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Puerto Rican Culture ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Program

The authors describe a faculty led study abroad program implemented in Puerto Rico. The short-term study abroad model highlights both design and implementation strategies for travel abroad. This chapter also focuses on the unique cultural and linguistic experiences in Puerto Rico which were planned for college students in an early childhood education teacher preparation program. The chapter addresses the strategies used to facilitate learning about Puerto Rican culture and languages, methods to support students learning dual languages and strategies for working with families, communities, and other professionals. The chapter concludes with lessons learned from this experience and emphasizes both issues and recommendations for faculty who are developing future short-term travel experiences.

scholarly journals Preservice Teacher Reflections about Short-Term Summer Study Abroad Experiences in Italy

2016 ◽  
pp. 91-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Colwell ◽  
Diane Nielsen ◽  
Barbara A. Bradley ◽  
Mindy Spearman
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Italian Language ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
Summer Study

This chapter studies 21 preservice teachers' blog reflections about working in an Italian classroom and living with a host family during a four-week study abroad program in Northern Italy. During the program, preservice teachers were required to blog about their experiences living and studying abroad using personal blog sites. To encourage more candid reflection about the program, the blog posts could be related to any aspect of the program preservice teachers chose to reflect on. After setting the context of the study through description of the study abroad program and its requirements, the authors present qualitative findings regarding preservice teachers' (a) thoughts related to their observations of Italian classrooms, (b) thoughts related to becoming an Italian language learner, and (c) lessons learned from the study abroad experience. Findings discuss preservice teachers' reflections on making sense of educational and cultural differences, experiences as Italian language learners, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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