ERIC Number: EJ1274690
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Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 11
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Teaching and Learning Innovation in Switzerland: A Short-Term Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
Enilda Romero-Hall
International Journal of Designs for Learning, v11 n3 p96-106 2020
In this paper, I share my experience conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a short-term faculty-led study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students. The primary theme of the program was on innovation in Swiss teaching and training practices. The location of the 10-day study abroad program was Lucerne, Switzerland; however, as part of the cultural aspect of the program, other cities in Switzerland and countries were also visited. The design of the study abroad program took approximately two-years. This paper serves to divulge the process followed for the creation of the faculty-led short-term study abroad program, which can aid the design of future study abroad programs with similar themes to other countries or regions of the world. Additionally, the design of this specific study abroad program provides insights into the logistical and creative process that others should consider in the creation of study abroad experiences that provide a balance between cultural and intellectual goals.
Descriptors: Study Abroad, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Cultural Awareness, Intellectual Development, College Faculty, Program Design, Foreign Countries, Program Development, Instructional Innovation, Creativity, Educational Experience, Mentors, Instructional Design
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Switzerland
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