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ERIC Number: ED662573
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 77
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3844-3633-1
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Experiential Learning from Stakeholder Perspectives at a University Partnership Program
Maggie M. Shader
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Southeastern University
The purpose of this non-experimental, quantitative survey study was to determine the stakeholders' perspectives on experiential learning at Canvas College. Experiential learning has potential benefits for students as stakeholders, and internship can be a vehicle for experiential learning. Experiential learning can involve benefits such as employability, real-world experience, calling confirmation and spiritual growth, soft skills, and immediate application of learning. Stakeholders in an internship are not limited to students. Faculty and internship leaders are also stakeholders; however, a partnership program encompasses more stakeholders, including church staff, alumni, and host university staff. The survey was researcher developed and the Cronbach's alpha of the final instrument was [alpha] = 0.89. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. Study stakeholders' mean perception of experimental learning was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The results indicate that a partnership program is an effective means of experiential learning in higher education. In addition, the data indicates spirituality, real-world experience, and calling confirmation are essential aspects to partnership program stakeholders. The present study contributes to the body of research regarding higher education internships as a means of experiential learning. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Montana
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