Your Name and Title: Patricia A. Talbot, Associate Professor
School or Organization Name: Radford University
Co-Presenter Name(s): Glenna Gustafson
Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Radford, Virginia, USA
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience(s): Higher Education (May also be applicable to secondary schools)
Short Session Description (one line):
Introducing a theoretical model to maximize study abroad outcomes
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
This presentation poses an innovative framework that can be utilized as a model for study
abroad experiences, particularly those situated in developing countries. The model enhances
a service learning structure by grounding both classroom study and related field work in the
theoretical foundations of critical pedagogy, transformational learning theory, ecological
systems theory and critical theory in a manner that sets the stage for success for study abroad
students and in-country community members alike. The presentation will conclude with a
recommended plan for implementation of the framework as well as suggestions for optimizing
sustainable outcomes for teachers as they begin work in classrooms of their own.
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