WHY FACULTY-LED
PROGRAMS
?
62%
3%
STUDY ABROAD
35%
short-term
mid-length
Summer up to eight weeks
one-two quarters/one semester
*
long-term
academic or calendar year
“Institute of International Education, Open Doors. www.iie.org/opendoors.”
*Data from IIE’s Open Doors is representative of all types of study abroad programs.
WRIT TEN BY: CHELSE A JOHNSON
E D I T E D B Y : PA U L K E L LY
“S
tudying abroad” can
mean a lot of things.
A student can typically
choose to study abroad
independently or look at different
options, including third-party
programs, university partnerships,
or faculty-led programs. For
this article we will take a focus
specifically on why faculty-led
programs are a great choice for
study abroad partnerships.
8 I
Faculty-led
programs are
a great way to
enhance student
learning before,
during, and after
education abroad.
A R A M F O E D U C AT I O N A L F O U N DAT I O N
I
Faculty-led programs are a great way
to enhance student learning before,
during, and after education abroad.
Having a faculty member involved
and participating in the entire
process and serving as a integrative
reference for the student participants
can be the ideal scenario for both
the professor and student.
their program to incorporate certain
components or themes that were/will be
introduced during the educational trip.
Faculty typically offer classes
and workshops before and after
Having the professor present and
participating on the trip during the
2016
Pre-departure on the faculty’s end
includes academic groundwork,
understanding the political climate,
cultural competence, and logistical
preparation.
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