Briefing Paper

Measuring Impact: Learning from Evaluations to Assess Study Abroad Outcomes

2009 NAFSA Presentation

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Measuring Impact: Learning from Evaluations to Assess Study Abroad OutcomesRobert

2009 NAFSA Presentation

Overview

Section 1: By Areas Ulrich Grothus, DAAD

  • Introduction to the DDAD
  • A Comprehensive Evaluation and QA Concept
  • Tools Used for Program Area Evaluations
  • Findings on Outcomes of Study Abroad for Undergraduates
  • Effect of Different Program Patterns
  • Similar Findings for Former Foreign Grantees
  • Long Term Impact on Attitudes to Germany

Section 2: By Gutierrez, Institute of International Education (IIE)

  • Introduction to the Institute of International Education
  • The Application and use of evaluations and assessments
  • RISE evaluation as a case study
  • Evaluation and Other Resources
  • IIE Study Abroad Information Resources

Section 3: Brian Whalen, Dickinson College

  • Who Learns from Student Evaluations?
  • The Nature of Education Abroad Learning Supports this Approach
  • How Can Evaluations Foster Ongoing, Lifelong Self Self-Assessment?
  • Additional Resources: The Forum on Education Abroad

 

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