Enhancing the student learning experience during the Year Abroad

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Enhancing the student learning experience during the Year Abroad Robert Blackwood

Challenges identified Damaging to one’s degree: Cost Detrimental effect on academic performance Disconnect from one’s peer group

Support for students The challenge of enhancing the student experience in a different fees environment Mobile technology as a double-edged sword

On-line supervision The options

On-line supervision Year Abroad Network

Personal development Rob Jones, BA (2011), French & Business Studies English Language Assistant, Guadeloupe

Employability & placements Languages in the Limelight, Careers & Employability

Personal Development Portfolios Reluctance of academic staff? Lack of obvious benefit to students?

Personal Development Portfolios Anecdotal evidence?

Personal Development Portfolios The British Council PDP for English Language Assistants

Concluding remarks Making the most of students returning from placements Using ‘veterans’ in the application process in supporting students abroad in the internationalisation of the campus Virtuous circle – enhancing their own employability