Designing Reciprocal Short-Term Engagement Activities Abroad
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| Title: | Designing Reciprocal Short-Term Engagement Activities Abroad |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Irena Gorski-Steiner, Kate Manni, Kayla M. Johnson, Khanjan Mehta |
| Source: | Higher Education Studies. 2025 15(3):90-100. |
| Availability: | Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1595 Sixteenth Ave Suite 301, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3N9 Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: hes@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/hes |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Study Abroad, International Educational Exchange, Exchange Programs, International Programs, College Faculty, Learning Activities, Faculty Advisers, Program Design, Ethics |
| ISSN: | 1925-4741 1925-475X |
| Abstract: | As demand for short-term international engagement experiences continues to grow, it is essential to support faculty in designing activities that are ethical, reciprocal, feasible, and academically rigorous. This article offers practical guidance for faculty to design, plan, facilitate, and reflect on short-term engagement activities abroad--defined here as experiences lasting between four hours and three days. It outlines key steps for preparation, highlights best practices for implementation, and provides strategies to assess community involvement, align with learning outcomes, ensure academic rigor, and evaluate impact. Recognizing that many first-time faculty advisors face challenges in establishing international programs or incorporating meaningful short-term engagement within them, this article presents actionable prompts and insights to aid in the development of effective and ethically grounded activities. By addressing common pitfalls and offering a structured approach, the article aims to enhance the quality and integrity of short-term international engagements in higher education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1482448 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | As demand for short-term international engagement experiences continues to grow, it is essential to support faculty in designing activities that are ethical, reciprocal, feasible, and academically rigorous. This article offers practical guidance for faculty to design, plan, facilitate, and reflect on short-term engagement activities abroad--defined here as experiences lasting between four hours and three days. It outlines key steps for preparation, highlights best practices for implementation, and provides strategies to assess community involvement, align with learning outcomes, ensure academic rigor, and evaluate impact. Recognizing that many first-time faculty advisors face challenges in establishing international programs or incorporating meaningful short-term engagement within them, this article presents actionable prompts and insights to aid in the development of effective and ethically grounded activities. By addressing common pitfalls and offering a structured approach, the article aims to enhance the quality and integrity of short-term international engagements in higher education. |
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| ISSN: | 1925-4741 1925-475X |
