Assessing Study Abroad Programs: Application of the 'SLEPT' Framework Through Learning Communities

Assessing Study Abroad Programs: Application of the 'SLEPT' Framework Through Learning Communities

This case study proposes a comprehensive conceptual framework for exploring student learning outcomes of short-term study abroad programs. It uses the Social, Legal, Economic, Political, and Technological framework to assess understanding of the host country before departing and after returning. Par...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of general education (University Park, Pa.) Pa.), 2010, Vol.59 (1), p.17-41
Hauptverfasser: Tajes, María, Ortiz, Jamie
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Achievement
Case Studies
Comparative Education
Criticism
Evaluation
Foreign Countries
Global Approach
Global Education
Higher Education
International Education
Literacy
Outcomes of Education
Scores
Spain
Study Abroad
United States
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Zusammenfassung:This case study proposes a comprehensive conceptual framework for exploring student learning outcomes of short-term study abroad programs. It uses the Social, Legal, Economic, Political, and Technological framework to assess understanding of the host country before departing and after returning. Participation fostered global literacy and critical analysis of global issues. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
ISSN:0021-3667
1527-2060
1527-2060
DOI:10.1353/jge.2010.0000