Effects of Short-Term International Study Trips on Graduate Students in Higher Education

Slantcheva-Durst, Snejana; Danowski, James A.

doi:10.1080/19496591.2018.1421203

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“…Moreover, in areas with high poverty rates, summer learning programs narrow the achievement gap and increase high school graduation rates, college entrance and college completion among low-income and minority youth. These summer learning programs could contribute further to social cohesion in the group, as international trips have been shown to foster social cohesion in graduate students in higher education [ 131 ].…”

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Playing music together: Exploring the impact of a classical music ensemble on adolescent’s life skills self-perception

Bussu,

Mangiarulo

2024

PLoS ONE

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This paper explored the effectiveness of ensemble performance on the development of adolescent’s life skills. An explorative qualitative study investigated young musicians’ self-perception about the benefits and challenges of learning and playing music together. A convenience sampling technique was adopted for interviewing 15 adolescents (12–18 years old) who participated in a long-term music education programme led by a charity in the North-West of England. The data were analysed using NVivo, employing a thematic analysis approach. Two main themes emerged from the analyses: (1) the main benefits of playing and learning in an ensemble: the development of music and life skills; (2) the challenges experienced by the musicians learning in the ensemble. The findings suggest that participants were conscious of the positive effects of playing in an ensemble on their lives. This extended beyond merely learning a musical instrument, i.e. acquiring music skills. In particular, young musicians recognised they had developed greater self-confidence and cognitive skills such as critical thinking and self-awareness. Primarily, they developed effective communication and interpersonal skills. At the same time, these young musicians recognised they had to face challenges related to the process of learning music in an ensemble, such as managing emotions of frustration and adapting to different music learning styles and techniques. Finally, suggestions are made for the implementation and evaluation of future projects to explore the impact and effectiveness of classical music programmes, with a particular emphasis on ensemble-based initiatives and their influence on life skills.

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Playing music together: Exploring the impact of a classical music ensemble on adolescent’s life skills self-perception

Bussu,

Mangiarulo

2024

PLoS ONE

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“…In spite of their prevalence, relatively few papers have been written documenting business school study trips (see, e.g. Duke, 2002; Reilly et al , 2016; Schuster et al , 1998; Slantcheva-Durst and Danowski, 2018). Most papers discuss the activities that take place, the challenges encountered, and their asserted benefits.…”

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Managing a short international study trip: the case of China

Hatch

2019

IJEM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the major planning and implementation practices that should be followed in a short term international study trip (IST). The focus throughout is on how to utilize experiential learning to establish cultural competence. Design/methodology/approach The paper shows how to plan and manage an international MBA study trip to China using a specific case to illustrate the methods employed. Findings The use of a highly structured approach to an experiential learning exercise combined with a focus on key elements of cultural competencies creates a positive environment and leads to significant focused learning. Originality/value This paper fills three key gaps in the literature. First it uniquely focuses on the implementation of a conceptual framework that incorporates the types of cultural competency related learning that are to take place. Second, it illustrates how to design and implement an IST highlighting two key aspects of experiential learning: providing challenging experiences and encouraging reflection. Third, it focuses on a trip to China which, although one of the most popular destinations for business students, is lightly reviewed in the literature. This study fills a significant gap in the literature dealing with the management of short term study trips.

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