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| Autor/in | Halpin, Patricia A. |
|---|---|
| Titel | Designing a New Course with a Spring Break Study Abroad Research Experience Benefits STEM Commuter Students |
| Quelle | In: Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 46 (2020) 2, S.8-15 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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| Zusatzinformation | ORCID (Halpin, Patricia A.) |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 1539-2422 |
| Schlagwörter | Curriculum Development; Study Abroad; Student Research; Student Experience; STEM Education; Commuting Students; Foreign Countries; Undergraduate Students; Student Journals; Student Attitudes; Belize; United States |
| Abstract | To increase our students' access to study abroad opportunities, a full semester course was designed that embedded a study abroad trip to Belize during spring break. The course fulfills both an upper level science course for both biology and biotechnology majors and an elective course for the Global Studies minor. Ten students enrolled in the course, and students' financial aid packages covered all or partial cost of the trip for seven students. The students were divided into four groups to study the coral reef, mangrove forest, and either the rain forest of Belmopan or Punta Gorda. Guest speakers came to class prior to the trip and provided information on the flora, fauna, and marine ecosystems of Central America. In Belize, students completed a research experience, learned about Mayan and Garifuna culture, and traveled extensively within the country. In addition to learning about the ecosystems and culture of Belize, many stated they learned more about themselves and felt more prepared to step out of their comfort zones to travel internationally again. After this positive learning experience all students agreed that they would recommend the course to a friend. The students wrote blogs and presented their research findings in poster and video format at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC). (As Provided). |
| Anmerkungen | Association of College and Biology Educators. Web site: http://acube.org |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2024/1/01 |
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