scholarly journals Constructing the Learning Outcomes with Intercultural Assessment: A 3-Year Study of a Graduate Study Abroad and Glocal Experience Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-105
Author(s):  
Chris Cartwright ◽  
Michael Stevens ◽  
Katharina Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Assessment Data ◽  
Mba Students ◽  
Intercultural Assessment

Constructing the learning outcomes and designing the optimal learning environment are valuable practices in teaching and learning endeavors. Doing so for intercultural learning requires a deft balance of learner inputs and instructional acumen. Assessment of intercultural competence is an essential component since it offers learners and instructors insights on where students are, where they wish to grow, and the success of treatment outcomes. In this study of practice, we examine three years of pre-post mixed-method intercultural assessment data, along with teaching and learning practices and outcomes, to gain insights into how this work of instructional design for intercultural competence can succeed. We also provide suggestions for improvements. The learners were 203 MBA students from the U.S. Pacific Northwest who were enrolled in either a short-term study abroad program or a “glocal” learning experience course. Learners were assessed using the Inter cultural Effectiveness Scale (IES) and the AAC&U VALUE Rubric on Intercultural Knowledge and Competency (IKAC). Results support the criticality of intentional instructional course design based on intercultural assessment data for improved intercultural competency development.

Promoting international learning outcomes during a study abroad: the moderating role of internationalisation at home

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joris Boonen ◽  
Ankie Hoefnagels ◽  
Mark Pluymaekers ◽  
Armand Odekerken
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Home Institution ◽  
Internationalisation At Home ◽  
International Learning ◽  
At Home

PurposeThe authors examine the role of internationalisation at-home activities and an international classroom at a home institution to promote intercultural competence development during a study abroad.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use large scale longitudinal data from the global mind monitor (GMM) (2018–2020) to examine change over time in both multicultural personality (MPQ) and cultural knowledge (CQ) among students in Dutch higher education institutions. The authors analyse the moderating effect of the preparation in the home institution by looking at the added value of both intercultural communication courses and international classroom setting for intercultural competence development during a study abroad.FindingsThe results show that particularly courses on intercultural communication significantly promote intercultural competence development during a stay abroad. Frequent interactions with international staff also seem to be beneficial for this development.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was conducted in the Netherlands, in one of the most internationalised educational systems in the world. Therefore, it is difficult to generalise these findings to other contexts before any further empirical research is conducted.Practical implicationsBased on the findings, the authors formulate practical advice for higher education institutions that aim to get the most out of the international learning outcomes of a study abroad.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to assess the moderating effect of preparatory internationalisation at home initiatives on the intercultural learning effects of international experiences later on in a study program. Other studies have proposed that these effects will exist but have not tested them empirically with longitudinal data.

scholarly journals OnTask

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Steve Leichtweis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Laptop Computer ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Hands On

Universities are increasingly being expected to ensure student success while at the same time delivering larger courses.  Within this environment, the provision of effective and timely feedback to students and creating opportunities for genuine engagement between teachers and students is increasingly difficult if not impossible for many instructors, despite the known value and importance of feedback (Timperley & Hattie, 2007) and instructor presence (Garrison, Anderson & Archer, 2010).  Similar to other tertiary institutions, the University of Auckland has adopted various technology-enhanced learning approaches and technologies, including learning analytics in an attempt to support teaching and learning at scale.  The increased use of educational technology to support learning provides a variety of data sources for teachers to provide personalised feedback and improve the overall learning experience for students.  This workshop is targeted to teachers interested in the use of learning data to provide personalized support to learners.  Participants will have a hands-on opportunity to use the open-source tool OnTask (Pardo, et al. 2018) within some common teaching scenarios with a synthetically generated data set.  The facilitators will also share and discuss how OnTask is currently being used in universities to support student experience, teaching practice and course design.  As this is a hands-on workshop, participants must bring a laptop computer to work with the online tool and the prepared scenarios.  References   Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2010). The first decade of the community of inquiry framework: A retrospective. The internet and higher education, 13(1-2), 5-9. Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The power of feedback. Review of educational research, 77(1), 81-112. Pardo, A., Bartimote-Aufflick, K., Shum, S. B., Dawson, S., Gao, J., Gaševic, D., Leichtweis, S., Liu, D., Martínez-Maldonado, R., Mirriahi, N. and Moskal, A. C. M. (2018). OnTask: Delivering Data-Informed, Personalized Learning Support Actions. Journal of Learning Analytics, 5(3), 235-249.

Iterative Live Case Projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-343
Author(s):  
David M. Hunt ◽  
Kirk Smith
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Iterative Learning ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Summative Feedback ◽  
Problem Solving Task

Classroom methods that facilitate student learning from iteration have received little attention from scholars. Iterative learning requires students to repeat a problem-solving task in new contexts each time applying lessons from previous applications. Iterative learning formats improve students’ learning outcomes and help instructors ensure that knowledge and skills learned in the classroom transfer to other contexts. This article describes the sequential use of three live case projects as a method to deliver an iterative learning experience. Providing students both formative and summative feedback from multiple sources and designing assignments and classroom activities to accommodate 4-week project cycles are key aspects of implementing iterative projects. Instructors in a broad range of managerial courses can adapt this course design to achieve similar significant learning outcomes.

Team-Based Learning in Introductory Translation Courses

2015 ◽  
pp. 27-45
Author(s):  
Melissa Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Work Teams ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
The Core ◽  
Learning Teams ◽  
Team Based Learning

This chapter explores the implementation of a teaching and learning strategy that lends itself propitiously to social constructivist-oriented introductory translation courses. Team-based learning, a methodology developed by Michaelsen, Knight, and Fink (2004) that purports to foster accountability, cohesion, and solidarity among fixed work teams proved itself to be ideally suited to the undergraduate translation studies environment according to the results of a survey-driven assessment tool. Students revealed their perceptions of the effectiveness of learning teams – teams that were assessed in general for a specific course's course components and learning outcomes as well as in relation to the core make-up of the learning teams themselves. The chapter describes a variety of empowerment-building assignments as well as discusses the implementation of team-based learning in this context. Finally, the degree to which the methodology contributed to students' perceptions of their learning experience is examined.

scholarly journals Beyond “Just Do It”

AERA Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 233285841668604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam C. Landon ◽  
Michael A. Tarrant ◽  
Donald L. Rubin ◽  
Lee Stoner
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Learning Outcomes Assessment ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Study abroad is believed to be a transformative learning experience for students. However, the extent to which study abroad adds value beyond what is possible on campus needs to be demonstrated. In this paper, we document the learning outcomes assessment undertaken by a faculty-led study-abroad program at a large university in the U.S. Southeast. Specifically, we describe the development of a theory-based pedagogical model of global citizenship for short-term study abroad and efforts to document student learning associated with its constructs. The results of these efforts indicate that when student learning outcomes and study-abroad pedagogy are aligned with theory, and rigorously assessed, the opportunity to demonstrate learning is possible, and opportunities for instructional improvement present themselves.

Enhancing students understanding of introductory accounting by integrating split-attention instructional material

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-300
Author(s):  
Seedwell T.M. Sithole
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Introductory Accounting ◽  
University Instructors

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of two instructional design formats on learning outcomes in introductory accounting. Design/methodology/approach This study describes split-source instructional designs and uses an experiment administered to two groups of students enrolled in an undergraduate introductory accounting subject. The performance scores in recall and transfer test items are used to evaluate students’ learning outcomes. Findings The study suggests that instructors can enhance students understanding of introductory accounting by integrating text and diagrams in introductory accounting. Practical implications University instructors require evidence of teaching and learning activities that enhance student learning during the study of introductory accounting. This study shows that a redesign of accounting instructional material improves students’ performance and learning experience. Originality/value This study addresses a gap in the literature by examining the use of integrated instructional materials as an alternative to the separate diagram and text when learning accounting. The study also explores the effect of reorganising learning material on students load by analysing the mental effort reported by students. Finally, the study contributes useful findings on reorganising accounting instructional material aimed at enhancing the understanding of introductory accounting.

scholarly journals Using Community of Inquiry (CoI) to Facilitate the Design of a Holistic E-Learning Experience for Students with Visual Impairments

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Sindile A. Ngubane-Mokiwa ◽  
Simon Bheki Khoza
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Teaching Presence ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Access Policies

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools provide an ideal mechanism by which students can interact closely with their lecturers in an open distance learning (ODL) context. This is especially true for students with disabilities who require access through alternative formats. This paper demonstrates teaching and learning practices in an ODL institution in South Africa, with a focus on the indispensable role of lecturers and tutors in an online learning setting. The paper employs the Community of Inquiry, which sees the effective online learning environment through three elements: cognitive, social, and teaching presence. The findings shed light on the use of vision-based approaches in course design; limited implementation of open-access policies, and the academic faculty’s lack of knowledge on how to facilitate inclusive learning. The paper concludes by presenting a proposed student-centred framework that seeks to facilitate inclusive teaching and learning towards positive and inclusive learning experiences for students. The proposed framework could be beneficial during pandemic situations.

scholarly journals ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY - WHO NEEDS IT?!

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph Harris ◽  
Cheryl Amundsen
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Preparation Time ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Evaluation Strategies

A lack of knowledge about teaching and learning that is quite common amongst engineering academics combined with a heavy set of professional demands, leads many teaching engineers to use outdated models of instruction or to simply repeat the teaching strategies that they themselves experienced. The present article seeks to inform engineering academics that there exist simple, yet powerful methods to design courses that will be effective for promoting learning and will be efficient in terms of preparation time. Students’ opinions and desires regarding teaching and learning are also considered to provide a measure of the challenge associated with course design. In particular, the elements of learner centered course design are described with an emphasis on linking teaching and evaluation strategies to levels of learning and learning outcomes. Read along, slip into the role of a student for a while and see what engineering educational technology can do for, or to, you and your teaching and learning skills.

scholarly journals Republication of “Principles of effective course design: What I wish I had known about learning-centered teaching 30 years ago”

2021 ◽  
pp. 105256292110449
Author(s):  
David A. Whetten
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Learning Assessments ◽  
Design Learning ◽  
Learning Centered ◽  
University Professor ◽  
The Impact

Ten years ago, after 20 years as a university professor, I was asked to direct the teaching and learning support center at my university. I quickly realized I had almost no knowledge of the published scholarship on this subject. From my reading of this literature, I found the research on the predictors of student learning particularly informative. In particular, I gained an appreciation for the impact of course design. In this article, I summarize a framework for designing “significant learning experiences.” In discussing the three key components of course design (learning outcomes, learning activities, and learning assessments), I offer tips and give examples relevant for the field of management. My intent is to share the most important information I have learned from a decade of conversations with experts on student learning—the things I wish someone had taught me 30 years ago.

Fostering Self-regulated Learning in e-Health

2010 ◽  
pp. 352-363
Author(s):  
Sisira Edirippulige ◽  
Rohana B. Marasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Health Curriculum ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Health Teaching

Compared to other fields (such as media, banking and communication), the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in health has been slow. Among other factors, the lack of systematic education has been identified as a significant barrier. The use of ICT in healthcare delivery is widely known as e-Health. Evidence shows that if used in right context, e-Health can be efficient and cost effective. While designing e-Health curriculum, there are a number of factors to be considered. Due to the specific nature of the subject matter and the learners, the traditional teaching methods and pedagogical constructs may not be suitable. The choice of education methods must be based on the capacity of achieving the learning outcomes. E-Learning has proven to be an effective way of delivering education, particularly for rural and remote learners. Based on blended learning model, E-Health teaching at the Centre for Online Health University of Queensland, Australia has shown its capacity to provide a unique learning experience to students. While designing e-Health curriculum, a particular attention has been paid to aspects such as flexibility of learning processes, students’ control in learning, self observation and self evaluation. These are, in fact, core principles of self regulated learning (SRL) that have been incorporated in the teaching and learning process of e-Health. This chapter sets out to examine in details the elements of SRL embedded in e-Health teaching and the role of SRL in maximizing the learning outcomes.

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