First Time Effect

The Impact of Study Abroad on College Student Intellectual Development

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

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A fresh look at study abroad programs on American college and university campuses.Study abroad programs on American college and university campuses are booming, with a national goal of sending abroad one million students within ten years. In this timely and thought-provoking look at the benefits of studying abroad, Joshua S. McKeown moves beyond the acknowledged cultural and linguistic benefits to focus on how it promotes intellectual growth in participating students. He shows that for some students-particularly those without substantial prior international experience-study abroad is associated with significant gains in intellectual development. For those students who have traveled abroad previously, the same does not hold true. It is those students who lack meaningful international exposure who seem to benefit most from studying abroad. The First Time Effect describes in a straightforward way what is happening with today's study abroad students and holds broad implications for education policy and practice.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-01-15
Mått152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt363 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor170
FörlagState University of New York Press
ISBN9780791493595

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List of TablesIntroduction1. A New Look at Study Abroad2. Student Development on Study Abroad3. Focusing on Today’s Students4. The Experience of First Time Travelers5. Challenge of a LifetimeAppendix A.1: Schools Involved in the StudyAppendix A.2: Institutional Review Board ResultsAppendix A.3: Script for Participating SchoolsAppendix B: Pilot Test and Follow-up TestingAppendix C: QuestionnaireAppendix D: Pilot Research Project ResultsAppendix E: Study LimitationsReferencesIndex

"This book would be helpful to administrators and faculty who want to explore and respond to assessment issues associated with study abroad programs. It supplies a clear argument that is backed by evidence from eight universities." — Teaching Theology and Religion"As colleges seek ways to both engage students in learning and prepare them for careers in a global marketplace, study abroad experiences may become increasingly attractive. The First Time Effect offers some useful food for thought in designing or redesigning those experiences to ensure that programs help students achieve the outcomes educators intend." — E-Source"By reading this book, students, parents, faculty, and administrators will all learn more about how studying abroad and student intellectual development are related." — Sheila Mehta-Green, Nichols College