Speaker
Description
This presentation explores how collaborative online international learning (COIL) can help bridge the gap between Japan’s student mobility goals and reluctance to study abroad. The presenter will report on a study involving 13 Japanese university students who completed COIL with partners in Southeast Asia, revealing group experiential themes of comfort, authenticity, intercultural competencies, and increased interest in studying abroad. Attendees will gain insights into integrating COIL to enhance intercultural curricula and second-language learning opportunities.
Summary
This presentation explores how collaborative online international learning (COIL) can help bridge the gap between Japan’s student mobility goals and reluctance to study abroad. The presenter will report on a study involving 13 Japanese university students who completed COIL with partners in Southeast Asia, revealing group experiential themes of comfort, authenticity, intercultural competencies, and increased interest in studying abroad. Attendees will gain insights into integrating COIL to enhance intercultural curricula and second-language learning opportunities.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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