Maximizing Cross-Cultural Learning From Exchange Study Abroad Programs. Transformative Learning Theory.

Autor/in	Chwialkowska, Agnieszka
Titel	Maximizing Cross-Cultural Learning From Exchange Study Abroad Programs. Transformative Learning Theory.
Quelle	In: Journal of studies in international education, 24 (2020) 5, S. 535-554Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext (2) Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch; englische Zusammenfassung
Dokumenttyp	online; gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1028-3153; 1552-7808
DOI	10.1177/1028315320906163
Schlagwörter	Austauschprogramm; Lerntheorie; Studentenaustausch; Interkulturelle Kompetenz; Interkulturelles Lernen; Interkulturelle Kompetenz; Interkulturelles Lernen; Lerntheorie; Studentenaustausch
Abstract	While some institutions require their students to spend a semester abroad as a prerequisite to earning a business degree, academics challenge the view that travel abroad helps students become culturally competent. Many students admit that they failed to immerse themselves in a cross-cultural environment. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the components of exchange study abroad programs (ESP) that facilitate student cross-cultural learning (CCL). Building on transformative learning theory (TLT), we propose and test a conceptual model of relationships between different components of exchange programs and student CCL. The data collected from more than 700 students participating in a semester and two-semester-long programs are analyzed through logistic regression. This research contributes to the literature on the effectiveness of ESP by identifying the key components that maximize positive outcomes for students. By building on TLT, it reveals the importance of getting out of one's comfort zone and providing students with support during the ESP. This study bears practical implications as it provides academic institutions and students with important insights that help maximize student CCL. (HoF/text adopted).
Erfasst von	Institut für Hochschulforschung (HoF) an der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Update	2021/2