International field experiences promote professional development for sustainability leaders
| Autor: | R. Bruce Hull, Michael J. Mortimer, David P. Robertson, Courtney E. Kimmel |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Program evaluation
Sustainable development Teaching method 05 social sciences Professional development Service-learning 050301 education Human Factors and Ergonomics 010501 environmental sciences 01 natural sciences Education Problem-based learning Transdisciplinarity Pedagogy Sociology 0503 education 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 17:86-104 |
| ISSN: | 1467-6370 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/ijshe-07-2014-0105 |
| Popis: | Purpose – This paper aims to describe, explain and evaluate a graduate education program that provides international project experiences and builds competencies related to collaborative problem-solving, cultural capacity to work globally and sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative analysis of survey data from 28 students supplemented by observation and interviews conducted before, during and after a multi-week project and a ten-day trip to China in 2014. Supplemental data and contextual information were provided by a series of related projects and trips led by the authors in other cultural contexts including Brazil, China, India, South Africa and Turkey. Findings – Six pedagogic practices were perceived as effective by students and generate learning outcomes desired by faculty: authentic problems, learning cycles, shared inquiry, transdisciplinarity, exploration and engagement. Practical implications – The pedagogy was effective, especially the engagement pedagogy in which students interviewed peers, professionals, residents and others in China. Originality/value – These learning outcomes and pedagogies have been studied before, but not in this particular combination or as applied to a mix of business, non-governmental organization and government mid-career professionals seeking professional development in leadership for sustainable development. |
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