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The impact of transculturality on student experience of higher education
Citation
Smith, H and Segbers, T, The impact of transculturality on student experience of higher education, Journal of Experiential Education, 41, (1) pp. 75-89. ISSN 1053-8259 (2018) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1177/1053825917750406
Abstract
Background: Higher education outdoor studies programs retain a critical interest in student experiences as they seek to prepare citizens in a globalized, yet simultaneously neo-nationalist, world.
Purpose: This research explored the impact of transculturality on the student experience of outdoor studies in the Transcultural European Outdoor Studies (TEOS) Masters, a course hosted by three universities in three countries.
Methodology/Approach:A longitudinal study of the student experience, using a conceptual framework of self, place, transculturality, and outdoor learning theory underpins the research. Semistructured online interviews and one face-to-face retrospective interview were conducted with four participants throughout the course (Semesters 1, 2, 3), plus an additional five participants prior to the end of Semester 3.
Findings/Conclusions: The findings elucidate students’ transcultural self-growth and transcultural capabilities, including resilience, intelligence, and fatigue.
Implications: Although challenges exist for course design, considerations of transcultural pedagogy and curricula, reflective practices, support for students and teaching staff, cultural learning experiences (including language acquisition), and a willingness to move beyond traditional models of curricula at the university level are recommended.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | outdoor studies, transculturality, higher education, internationalisation, study abroad |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Education systems |
Research Field: | Higher education |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Learner and learning |
Objective Field: | Learner and learning not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Smith, H (Dr Heidi Smith) |
ID Code: | 124282 |
Year Published: | 2018 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 10 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2018-02-16 |
Last Modified: | 2018-12-06 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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