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The Community College Student's Social Construction of Global Learning in the Florida College System
Title
The Community College Student's Social Construction of Global Learning in the Florida College System.
Creator
Robertson, Jennifer, Cintron Delgado, Rosa, Owens, J. Thomas, Nutta, Joyce, Marshall, Nancy, Lee, Shara, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine the Florida community college student's understanding of and engagement in global learning through the lens of constructionist theory. Using a grounded theory methodology, seven students in three Florida community colleges were interviewed to hear in their own words how personal and academic experiences have shaped their interest in other countries, cultures, and current international events. The goal of this study was to explore...
Show moreThe purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine the Florida community college student's understanding of and engagement in global learning through the lens of constructionist theory. Using a grounded theory methodology, seven students in three Florida community colleges were interviewed to hear in their own words how personal and academic experiences have shaped their interest in other countries, cultures, and current international events. The goal of this study was to explore students' perspectives using the principles of social constructionism and constructivism to create a new model of understanding of global learning.The final results of the study found that students primarily think of culture when asked about global learning, and they do not have a solid understanding of the concept in an academic sense. This understanding has been formed throughout their lives as their interest began well before their current community college experience. Remarkably, all seven students had some experience with global learning long before enrollment in their current institution, and all seven students had an unremarkable college experience thus far as it pertained to global learning. In the end, there were five major influences found to be involved in the formation of students' understanding and engagement level in global learning, which included the family, peers, academic experiences, work experiences, and the external environment. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of the community college's role in helping to prepare college graduates for the 21st century workplace.
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Date Issued
2016
Identifier
CFE0006170, ucf:51145
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0006170
Academic Engagement through Experiential Learning: Building Transferable Skills within Undergraduate Education
Title
Academic Engagement through Experiential Learning: Building Transferable Skills within Undergraduate Education.
Creator
Lee, Shara, Cintron Delgado, Rosa, Laureano Fuentes, Gloria, Boyd, Karen, Okumus, Fevzi, Dressler, Sheri, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Presently, there is a national focus on the industry-benefitting skills developed through undergraduate education. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of an experiential learning course on building three ability-based transferable skills: communication, emotional intelligence, and professional qualities. These skills have been determined to be important components to the skill set of graduates intending to enter any career, including one within the hospitality industry....
Show morePresently, there is a national focus on the industry-benefitting skills developed through undergraduate education. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of an experiential learning course on building three ability-based transferable skills: communication, emotional intelligence, and professional qualities. These skills have been determined to be important components to the skill set of graduates intending to enter any career, including one within the hospitality industry. Results from an examination of three related instruments led to conclusions that an experiential learning course positively impacts self-perceived skill development among the three aforementioned skills as well as perception of overall performance. In addition, it was determined that experiential learning courses benefitted interns irrespective of self-reported learning style preference and that such courses may aid in narrowing the perceived gap between intern and employer perceptions of intern skill levels and thereby prepare graduates with increasing success for societal productivity.
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Date Issued
2012
Identifier
CFE0004568, ucf:49189
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004568