Connecting Knowledge and International Experience:

International Service Learning and International Internships

A study abroad workshop sponsored by Elon University, U.S. Department of State and NAFSA, Association of International Educators

In collaboration with North Carolina A&T University, Guilford College, and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)  

February 2-4, 2006

Introductions Facilitators: Dr. Monica Pagano; Dr. Laura

Roselle Guest Speakers: Dr. Penelope Pynes;

Dr. Mike Woolf Name Institution Role/Position GOALS for this workshop

Goals Collaboration with Colleagues from around

North Carolina Understand the different Models for and

the challenges of International Internships (II) and Service Learning (ISL).

Enhance the collaboration of faculty and administrators

Increase the quality and quantity of II and ISL programs.

Study Abroad International InternshipsAn international internship is an academic,

curriculum-based practical international work experience in a particular field of study that enhances student learning, and for which a student is enrolled. Adapted from the BYU

definition.

Study Abroad

International service learning takes place when students’ academic learning occurs in a foreign context reflecting around a carefully organized experience that aims to meet a specific community need or needs. The key component is that learning occurs through reflecting on the whole course experience that might involve comparisons, problems, confrontations, critical analysis, interactions, etc. In this context experiential learning is action oriented in that it involves interaction with the host community, requires reflecting upon different contexts and community’s dynamics deriving meaningful learning from the entire experience.- Pagano, 2005

Common Elements of II and ISL Experiential Learning Theoretical

Framework Worksite Another culture/country Reflection Pedagogy Interaction with host community

AGENDA Module I: Incorporating Intercultural

Sensitivity into Study Abroad Programs Module II: International Internships Module III: International Service Learning Module IV: Assessing Provider Services Module V: Preparing an II or ISL course or

Administrative and Collaborative Plan –Presentations and Plans for Future Collaboration

International Context Dr. Penelope Pynes

Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs, German Lecturer,University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Module I: Incorporating Intercultural Sensitivity into Study Abroad Programs