Creating Global Scholars: Experiential Learning and Reflection Transform an International Conference into Short-Term Study Abroad

Autor/inn/en	McPherson, Jane; Jennings-McGarity, Porter; Arnold, Barbara H.; Littleton, Tenesha; Lee, Megan
Titel	Creating Global Scholars: Experiential Learning and Reflection Transform an International Conference into Short-Term Study Abroad
Quelle	In: Journal of Social Work Education, 58 (2022) 1, S.149-162 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (McPherson, Jane) ORCID (Arnold, Barbara H.) ORCID (Littleton, Tenesha) ORCID (Lee, Megan)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1043-7797
DOI	10.1080/10437797.2020.1770641
Schlagwörter	Study Abroad; Outcomes of Education; Doctoral Students; Social Work; Counselor Training; Experiential Learning; Student Attitudes; Reflection; Conferences (Gatherings); Self Concept; Cultural Awareness; Global Approach; Teaching Methods; Foreign Countries; Professional Development; Croatia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Doctoral studies; Doctorate studies; Student; Students; Doctoral candidate; Doktorandenprogramm; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Doktorand; Doktorandin; Soziale Arbeit; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Schülerverhalten; Selbstkonzept; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Globales Denken; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Ausland; Kroatien
Abstract	This exploratory qualitative study examines the impact of a short-term study abroad trip for U.S. social work doctoral students built around an international conference in Zagreb, Croatia. The program incorporated reflection and experiential learning. Data were collected using pretrip and posttrip written reflections from study participants (N=4). Two primary themes emerged from thematic analysis that showed a positive impact on participants: an enhanced understanding of themselves as global citizens and an enhanced sense of themselves as global professionals. Three themes also emerged supporting the pedagogic strategy: experiential learning promoted global engagement, reflection catalyzed robust learning, and the impact of the experience was greater than the sum of its parts. Directions for further research on short-term study abroad programs are discussed as well as strategies for enhancing short-term study abroad to promote global engagement in social work at the master's and doctoral levels. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01