Abstract
Multi-disciplinary, short-term study abroad trips provide real-world project management experience through a variety of international, interdisciplinary service learning projects. These projects begin with a pre survey where students rate their abilities or confidence therein to: (1) identify proper ways to address humanitarian needs; (2) finalize the plans, budget, and schedule to complete the project initiatives; (3) understand the language, geographical, ethical, and historical parameters, (4) understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and establish initiatives that will help progress the meeting of those goals; and (5) develop a comprehensive project management plan for the project initiatives. Coupled with a faculty post trip observation assessment and an identical student post survey, students project management abilities improved from below average in the pre-survey to well above average upon completion of the yearlong project. Students reported that these experiences were the highest impact learning practices they experienced in their undergraduate education.
Presenters
Jeremy FarnerAssociate Professor, Center of Excellence Director, Weber State University, Utah, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Experiential Learning, Service Learning, Project Management, Study Abroad
