The impact of education abroad on competency development

It is generally agreed that participating in study abroad programs, even short term, has positive impacts on students. But what would be the impact of an “education abroad” opportunity for staff members in international education? Reported in this paper is a 3-month long professional development program in a Canadian university for 52 international student advisors from 51 different Chinese institutions. Based on data from a survey and their comparative research reports, the study aims to glean the impacts of such an education abroad opportunity for international education professionals after their exposure to a different national context and different practices in international education. Findings of this study show that international comparison can serve as an effective approach to the professional development of international education professionals which enhances their historical, contextual and cultural understanding of their own work.

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Learning nuggets, personalized eLearning (PeL) and product training for professionals with niche skills: a case study from India

Development in Learning Organizations An International Journal ◽

10.1108/dlo-10-2017-0088 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 18-21

Author(s):

Shirshendu Roy ◽

Samar Bhattacharya ◽

Prasun Das

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Doctoral Program ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Product Knowledge ◽

Competency Development ◽

Positive Role ◽

Content Type ◽

Indian Context ◽

The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to describe the impact of personalized eLearning (PeL) using small videos and simulations. It sets out the results of a research project carried out across four Indian organizations. Design/methodology/approach This is an empirical study. The respondents completed product training using small videos and simulations as training content. The courses were assigned to learners using PeL concept. An online survey was conducted to capture feedback on learning content and process, followed by structural equation modeling (SEM) to explain the acceptance. Findings The research concluded that flexibility and engagement play an important role in competency development using eLearning. It also revealed the positive role of small videos, simulations, and PeL to improve product knowledge. The research findings are consistent with earlier studies. Research limitations/implications The pilot study was a part of a thesis topic for a doctoral program. The study is limited to four domains, namely, aerospace engineering, biological science, thermodynamics, and nuclear research. More studies are required to generalize results. Data were collected through self-responses and focus group discussion. Hence, the “perception” of respondents has some influence on the overall outcome. Practical implications The foundation’s result will help learning & development (L&D) professionals and courseware designers to identify important factors for small video and simulation-based learning in an Indian context. The recommendations will help practitioners design effective PeL content for product training. Originality/value This research increases the knowledge base related to competency development using eLearning for product training in an Indian context.

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Impact of programs on competency, career, and income on management graduates

RAUSP Management Journal ◽

10.1108/rausp-04-2018-004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 53 (3) ◽

pp. 441-458

Author(s):

Roberto Brazileiro Paixão ◽

Márcio Arcanjo de Souza

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Graduate Programs ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Analysis Data ◽

Point Of View ◽

Competency Development ◽

Content Type ◽

Income Development ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the impact of Federal University of Bahia’s Business Administration graduate programs on graduates’ competency, career and income development. Design/methodology/approach It is a descriptive study, for which a survey was applied and the data were analyzed using quantitative techniques (descriptive analysis, factorial analysis, t-test, Mann–Whitney test and regression analysis). Data collection was conducted through an electronic questionnaire sent to the graduates in the period between 1998 and 2012. Findings The results show that in general, the research participants perceive competency, career and income development after the course. At the same time, a comparison between the graduates of academic and professional axes (courses) was carried out, and in general, there is a certain similarity between perceptions. Originality/value This research contributes to the theoretical field on evaluation of graduates, both from a methodological point of view, because of conducted statistical analysis that is complementary to other methods used, and from a practical point of view, as it offers redesign and improvement elements to the program’s curricula and teaching-learning methodologies so that it can maximize competency development, career and income of graduates.

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PENGEMBANGAN UNIT PENANGKAR BIBIT LADA BERKUALITAS DI POLITEKNIK NEGERI LAMPUNG

J-Dinamika ◽

10.25047/j-dinamika.v3i2.1039 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Bambang Utoyo ◽

Adryade Reshi Gusta ◽

Yan Sukmawan ◽

Made Same

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

College Campus ◽

Small Scale ◽

Competency Development ◽

Campus Environment ◽

Business Units ◽

The Impact ◽

Training Service ◽

And Training

Pepper is one of the spice crops that contribute to improving the Indonesian economy. Pepper cultivation is carried out on a small scale to a large scale. Pepper propagation by cutting is considered quite effective and efficient. Politeknik Negeri Lampung has been develop the Pepper Nursery Unit since 2007. This unit runs a business in the production of climbing pepper seedling, shrub pepper seedling, and pepper nursery training. The aim of this program is to support the mission of Politeknik Negeri Lampung in preparing itself to face college campus autonomy through the acquisition of revenue from established business units, accelerating the process of developing an entrepreneurial cultural system in the campus environment, providing competency development opportunities for staff and students, and increasing the role of the Politeknik Negeri Lampung for the community, especially in agriculture. The impact of this program is the availability of hight quality pepper seedling, increasing income generating Politeknik Negeri Lampung, establishment of the Pepper Nursery Unit and training service, improving the skills of Politeknik Negeri Lampung students in pepper nursery, developing entrepreneurial potential for students and staff, as well as increasing the role of Lampung State Polytechnic in community service activities.Keywords—Campus entrepreuneurship, estate crop, nursery business.

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The Impact of Studying a Postgraduate Course in Clinical Biomechanics on Professional Practice

10.21203/rs.3.rs-33350/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Helen Branthwaite ◽

Sian Calvert ◽

Nachiappan Chockalingam

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Professional Practice ◽

Subject Area ◽

Leadership Roles ◽

Competency Development ◽

Allied Health Professionals ◽

Postgraduate Study ◽

Postgraduate Studies ◽

Analysis Of Results ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background There is a continual need for allied health professionals to maintain an active CPD portfolio for registration. Profession specific postgraduate studies have been shown previously to clinically enhance practice leading to extended scope and leadership roles. It is not well known though if completing an interprofessional, subject specific award has any impact on clinical practice. The aim of this paper was to retrospectively review what the clinical and professional practice impact was from gaining a postgraduate award in Clinical Biomechanics had on alumni’s practice. Methods 25 multidisciplinary alumni from Staffordshire University, Clinical Biomechanics suite of postgraduate awards, responded to a questionnaire designed to review any changes in clinical practice and the impact studying had had for participants. Results Thematic analysis of results highlighted trends in competency development and clinical impact of postgraduate study, indicating professional development and improved confidence in work interprofessional practices. Conclusion This study supports interprofessional cohorts of postgraduate study for a wider subject area, which has shown to enhance the evaluation of specific clinical practice whilst taking on a broader perspective of the topic, developing stronger and wider clinical conclusions.

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An evaluation of an education abroad program on the intercultural learning and cross-cultural adaptability skills of university undergraduates

Higher Education Evaluation and Development ◽

10.1108/heed-01-2020-0002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 55-68

Author(s):

Jennifer Fong

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Original Research ◽

Intercultural Learning ◽

Education Abroad ◽

Content Type ◽

Intercultural Awareness ◽

Cultural Adaptability ◽

University Undergraduates ◽

The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this case study is to explore to what extent US university undergraduates participating in a research abroad program through US–Taiwan Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) developed intercultural awareness and cross-cultural adaptability skills. It also suggests additional program design features to enhance students' international experiences.Design/methodology/approachTo better understand participants' experiences in the PIRE program, this study adopts a mixed-methods approach. Demographic questionnaires, pre- and postsurveys, observational field notes and individual interviews were conducted for data collection and analysis.FindingsStudents perceived the experience abroad to improve their intercultural awareness and skills such as openness to cultural differences, coping with challenges abroad and effectively working in diverse teams. Specifically, quantitative findings reflected group gains in the areas of flexibility/openness and perceptual acuity, whereas qualitative findings indicated growth in students' emotional resilience and personal autonomy.Research limitations/implicationsAdditional data collection methods, such as pre-/postinstruments or a longitudinal study would provide a more comprehensive assessment of the impact of education abroad on students' intercultural learning.Social implicationsEvaluation of programs and outcomes can help identify areas to maximize student learning and assess the value of education abroad.Originality/valueThis is original research and makes a contribution to education abroad programs in postsecondary education.

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