scholarly journals Possible Impact of Overseas Study on Language Ability and Motivation to Study English

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Setsuko Mori ◽  
Peter Gobel
Keyword(s):  
Language Ability ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Reading Tests ◽  
Overseas Study ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Learning Attitude ◽  
Motivational Intensity ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Overseas Programs ◽  
Motivation And Learning

The present study explored whether two semester overseas study programs had any impact on participants’ language ability and motivation to study English. The language ability, L2 learning motivation and learning attitude of 65 Japanese university students participating in semester-long study abroad programs were measured pre departure and on their return. TOEIC listening and reading tests were used to measure students’ linguistic gains, and possible changes to students’ L2 motivation and attitudes were measured using a survey created specifically for the purpose of this study. Statistical analysis implied a significant effect from the two overseas programs on TOEIC scores and motivation and attitude, with motivational intensity prior to departure being a significant predictor of TOEIC gains. The findings underscore the idiosyncratic nature of studying abroad, and will be of use in designing and implementing post-overseas study programs.

Studying Abroad in Nepal: Assessing Impact

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Farrell ◽  
Murari Suvedi
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Intellectual Development ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
The Body ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to analyze the reported or perceived impact of studying in Nepal on student’s academic program, personal development and intellectual development. The study draws upon adult learning theory to analyze survey instrument data, interviews, and case studies to discern the impact of the program on college students and to contribute to the body of longitudinal research on U.S. study abroad programs.

scholarly journals The Practice of the Fieldbook: Facilitating and Evaluating Field-based Learning

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Brandt ◽  
Thomas Manley
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Improving Student Learning

Our purpose is to elucidate a writing technique devised for experience-based study abroad programs. Known as the Fieldbook, the technique has been used with significant success on field study programs offered through Pitzer College. We believe the applied research offered in our case study contributes in critical ways to our understanding of pedagogical practices and suggests positive new directions for improving student learning.

Program Design and the Development of Students’ Global Perspectives in Faculty-Led Short-Term Study Abroad

2020 ◽  
pp. 102831532090615
Author(s):  
Melissa Whatley ◽  
Adam C. Landon ◽  
Michael A. Tarrant ◽  
Donald Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Program Design ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Global Perspectives ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Before And After

This study explores connections between design features of faculty-led short-term study abroad programs and resulting changes in students’ global perspectives. Over 2,000 students provided data for this study, completing the Global Perspective Inventory (GPI) before and after studying abroad. Results indicated that program features such as participation in an internship and opportunities for reflection are positively associated with global perspective development while abroad, whereas features such as number of students traveling together and coursework in English are negatively associated with such development. Given the increasing numbers of students who participate in faculty-led short-term abroad programs, research that provides evidence-based recommendations concerning program design is essential to enhancing global perspectives through study abroad.

scholarly journals The Impact of Motivational and Metacognitive Cultural Intelligence on the Study Abroad Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadette M. Racicot ◽  
Diane L. Ferry
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
Time Lagged ◽  
Conditional Process Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

<p>The current study used a time-lagged design to examine the effects of Metacognitive and Motivational Cultural Intelligence (CQ) prior to studying abroad on the experiential behavior of students during their study abroad trip and their future interest in work and study abroad opportunities. Using Hayes’ conditional process analysis, results indicated that Motivational CQ predicted Metacognitive CQ which predicted cultural experiences pursued while studying abroad which in turn predicted future interest in working/studying abroad. Implications for improving the study abroad experience and training of students for study abroad programs are discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Back to School: Upskilling Teachers’ Competence through Online Scholarship Workshop

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yogi Saputra Mahmud ◽  
Richard Kuhon ◽  
Donald Samuel Slamet Santosa ◽  
Ani Pujiastuti
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Overseas Study ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Endowment Fund ◽  
Technical Preparation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Empowerment Program

As one of the strategic means of enhancing future competence and career, every individual, including teachers, is strongly encouraged to pursue a higher degree. Nevertheless, lack of financial ability may become one of the debilitating hindrances for the teachers to pursue a higher degree, mainly overseas. Currently, however, the Indonesian Government strives to support Indonesians to pursue a higher degree through a scholarship mechanism called the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education, or popularly called as LPDP. Simultaneously, various scholarship mechanisms are also offered by several governing bodies in national or international contexts, such as Australia Awards, Chevening, Fulbright, DAAD, and many others. Therefore, this community empowerment project aims to enhance the understanding of schoolteachers, student-teachers, and other education communities regarding the administrative and technical preparation to register for a scholarship and prepare for overseas study. Moreover, the participants were also expected to comprehend the academic and social conditions while studying abroad, as well as the impact of pursuing a higher degree in their future competence and career. 535 participants were attending this community empowerment program in total.

scholarly journals sr ALIGNING THE TOEFL PREDICTION SCORES TO THE COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES (CEFR) LEVEL

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Sri Supeni ◽  
Anna Fauziah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Ability ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Prediction Test ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Mean ◽  
English Competence

TOEFL as a kind of English test is used to measure students’ language proficiency. Binawan University applies TOEFL Prediction test to predict students’ English competence. The TOEFL score then is aligned and mapped to CEFR to indicate the level of language ability and qualification.    This study was conducted to analyze TOEFL score of Binawan students at CEFR level. The sample was 169 students from several study programs at Binawan University. The research instrument used a package of PBT TOEFL test. Descriptive statistics was used as data analysis technique, mean and percentage. The calculation shows that the mean of the TOEFL prediction score reached by all participants is 413 and the median is 397. Based on CEFR, the students’ competence in English is in level A2 (Basic User). Individually, the number of students who is in level A1 (Basic User) is 78 or 46.2 %, level A2 (Basic User) is 35 or 20.7 %, level B1 (Independent User) is 43 or 25.4 %, level B2 (independent User) is 12 or 7.1 %, and the last is level C1 which is occupied by 1 student only that is in level C1 (0.6 %). To conclude almost 50 % of the students were at low level or A2 (Basic User) at CEFR.

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