An Investigation of Experiential and Transformative Learning in Study Abroad Programs.
An Investigation of Experiential and Transformative Learning in Study Abroad Programs.
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出国留学项目中体验式和变革性学习的调查。
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2017
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H. Gibson
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H. Strange;H. Gibson
尽管他们的结果受到批评，但越来越多的学生参加短期出国留学项目。本研究运用转化学习理论探讨了节目类型和节目时长对转化学习的影响，特别是体验式学习成分对转化学习的影响。来自美国一所大型大学的学生在暑期留学回国后接受了在线调查（N=216）。数据进行了分析，使用频率，方差分析和主题内容分析。不同类型的项目在TL上没有显著差异，但是，最短的项目（< 18天）产生的TL水平显著低于19至50天以上的项目。虽然最短的课程可能无法达到相同的TL程度，但学生可能不需要在国外待一个学期来体验变化。这是最早为这一论点提供实证支持的研究之一，也是未来研究的起点。
Despite criticism of their outcomes, students are increasingly participating in short-term study abroad programs. This study used transformative learning theory (TLT) to investigate the effects of program type and length on transformative learning (TL), and in particular explore the impact of experiential learning components on TL. Students from a large US university were surveyed on-line upon returning home from summer study abroad (N=216). Data were analyzed using frequencies, ANOVA, and thematic content analyses. No significant differences in TL were found among program types. However, the shortest programs (< 18 days) yielded significantly lower levels of TL than programs ranging 19 to 50+ days. While the shortest programs may not achieve the same degree of TL, students may not need to be abroad for a semester to experience change. This is one of the first studies to provide empirical support for this contention and is a starting point for future research.