Higher Education discussion 7

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Discussion: 7 Study Abroad – Implementation and Alternatives

In their chapter on enriching educational experiences, Kuh et al. (2010) discuss how DEEP institutions present students with opportunities to complement their academic programs and learning in the classroom.

In this week’s Discussion, consider these questions of purpose and responsibility:

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· Should opportunities such as study abroad be considered mandatory at some institutions because of institutional emphases on diversity and global learning?

· What alternatives might exist to expensive study abroad programs?

· How would you implement these various alternatives, and how would you ensure that students met institutional learning goals for global awareness?

Learning Resource

Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter

· Chapter 11, "Enriching Educational Experiences"

· Review Chapter 13, "Principles for Promoting Student Success"

Note: This was a required reading in EDUC 6156

Braskamp, L. A., Braskamp, D. C., and Merrill, K. C. (2009). Assessing progress in global learning and development of students with education abroad experiences. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 18. Retrieved from http://www.frontiersjournal.com/documents/FrontiersXVIII-Fall09BRaskampBRaskampMerrill.pdf

Optional Resources

Fischer, K. (2010, October 17). Study abroad's new focus is job skills. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from http://chronicle.com/article/Study-Abroads-New-Focus-Is/124979/

Must be 3 to 5 paragraphs

****Due Wednesday April 17,2019 by 6pm****