Study Abroad Field Trip Improves Test Performance through Engagement and New Social Networks
Houser, Chris | Brannstrom, C. | Quiring, S.M. | Lemmons, K.K.
Although study abroad trips provide an opportunity for affective and cognitive learning, it is largely assumed that they improve learning outcomes. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a study abroad field trip improved cognitive learning by comparing test performance between the study abroad participants (n = 20) and their peers who did not participate (n = 365). Test performance was statistically identical between these groups before and immediately after the study abroad program. On the final exam, the study abroad participants scored significantly higher. Qualitative methods were used to identify increased engagement with the course material and the creation of new social networks as likely explanations. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
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