Connecting Knowledge and International Experience: International Service Learning and International Internships A study abroad workshop sponsored by Elon University, U.S. Department of State and NAFSA, Association of International Educators In collaboration with North Carolina A&T University, Guilford College, and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) February 2-4, 2006

Introductions  Facilitators: Dr. Monica Pagano; Dr. Laura Roselle  Guest Speakers: Dr. Penelope Pynes; Dr. Mike Woolf  Name  Institution  Role/Position  GOALS for this workshop

Goals  Collaboration with Colleagues from around North Carolina  Understand the different Models for and the challenges of International Internships (II) and Service Learning (ISL).  Enhance the collaboration of faculty and administrators  Increase the quality and quantity of II and ISL programs.

Study Abroad  International Internships An international internship is an academic, curriculum-based practical international work experience in a particular field of study that enhances student learning, and for which a student is enrolled. Adapted from the BYU definition.

Study Abroad  International service learning takes place when students’ academic learning occurs in a foreign context reflecting around a carefully organized experience that aims to meet a specific community need or needs. The key component is that learning occurs through reflecting on the whole course experience that might involve comparisons, problems, confrontations, critical analysis, interactions, etc. In this context experiential learning is action oriented in that it involves interaction with the host community, requires reflecting upon different contexts and community’s dynamics deriving meaningful learning from the entire experience. - Pagano, 2005

Common Elements of II and ISL  Experiential Learning Theoretical Framework  Worksite  Another culture/country  Reflection Pedagogy  Interaction with host community

AGENDA  Module I: Incorporating Intercultural Sensitivity into Study Abroad Programs  Module II: International Internships  Module III: International Service Learning  Module IV: Assessing Provider Services  Module V: Preparing an II or ISL course or Administrative and Collaborative Plan – Presentations and Plans for Future Collaboration

International Context  Dr. Penelope Pynes Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs, German Lecturer, University of North Carolina, Greensboro Module I: Incorporating Intercultural Sensitivity into Study Abroad Programs