1. International Education Learning on a Global Stage

2. What is International Education? Culturally Diverse Education Foreign Language Programs Study Abroad Student Exchange Programs Faculty Exchange Programs International Baccalaureate This is the realm of International Education.

3. Who is it for? Higher Education Students/Faculty Secondary Education Students/Faculty Private and Public campuses To a Limited Degree: Primary Education

4. Globalization The ongoing process by which regional economies, societies and cultures have become integrated.

5. Where does International Education fit in? Goals ◦ Understanding ◦ Acquire Knowledge ◦ Develop skills All for living and functioning in a globally interdependent world.

6. What is Our Purpose? Discover the benefits of Exchange Programs by looking at: ◦ How it enhances student performance ◦ How it enhances student outlook ◦ How can it be improved?

7. First Lady Michelle Obama Discusses the 100,000 strong study abroad initiative. First Lady Obama's Speech at Howard University First Lady Obama's Speech at Howard University

8. How many students particpate International Students in the US and where they come from

9. How Many students participate How many US students are studying abroad and where they are going.

10. Student Performance Language Acquisition and Proficiency ◦ Studies support that students who spend time abroad in an exchange program do better on language proficiency exams like the MLAT.

11. Student Outlook Students who participate in Exchange Programs show increased… ◦ Awareness of host country and culture. ◦ Adaptablilty. ◦ Foreign language skills. ◦ Independence and responsibility for self. ◦ Critical thinking ◦ Awareness and appreciation of home country.

12. The Research Brettina Hansel and Neal Groves conducted research to discover how international student exchanges benefit students outlook on life. The graph on page 2 of their article shows the results.article

13. Current Issues Increased tuition fees Decreased public funds for student exchange programs Decreased resources for incoming and outgoing students Linking exchanges to curriculum development

14. Possible Solutions International exchanges through Distance Education Set more specific and measurable goals. Through measurable goals begin to increase funding Create specific styles of exchange programs

15. Conclusion International Education, especially student exchange programs, is a valuable asset that can be used to enhance a student’s education. There are still problems with how the programs are implemented. However, possible solutions exist that should be explored further.

16. Resource List Freed, B. (1998) An overview of issues and research in language learning in a study abroad setting. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 31-60. Retrieved from www.frontiersjournal.com. Groves, N., & Hansel, B. (1986, February). International student exchange programs ‑ Are the educational benefits real? NASSP Bulletin, 70. 487 84-90. doi: 10.1177/019263658607048718. Orr, R. & Roberts, K. (2004, December). Outcome assessment of a short-term U.S. Thailand student exchange program. NACTA Journal, 51-56. Retrieved from http://ipanr.tennessee.edu/exchanges/thailand/ Robbins_NACTA%20Dec%2004%20Journal.pdf http://ipanr.tennessee.edu/exchanges/thailand/