Sustaining learner engagement and achievement through the study abroad experience

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Munyangeyo, Theophile., Sustaining learner engagement and achievement through the study abroad experience, International Journal of Education, Learning and Development (IJELD), 9, 8, 2021, 24 - 53Download Item:
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The study abroad, also known as Year Abroad or Period Abroad, has always been and
remains a very important part of any language degree programme. Whilst abroad,
students are expected to develop language, academic, cultural, intercultural, personal
and professional skills; even though some providers’ attention has been leaning on the
development of foreign language skills.
Self-reported experiences have revealed that after the study abroad, many students fail
to use productively acquired skills to cope with demands of the academic complex tasks,
including independent major writing projects, various communicative encounters and
the development of related soft skills. With an insight into the issues surrounding the
curriculum provision, the learning support and the assessment of the study abroad in
language programmes, the paper examines and challenges the way many students are
prepared and supported to embark on the independent learning journey. The analysis
of the findings suggests recommendations for effective learner engagement.
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