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Preparing students for international exchanges: Canadian/EU experiences

Préparer les étudiants pour les échanges internationaux: expériences Canado–Européennes

Pages 421-434 | Received 02 Nov 2009, Accepted 13 Apr 2010, Published online: 17 Dec 2010
 

Abstract

Utilizing pre- and post-departure student evaluations and data derived from exchange coordinators in Canada and the European Union, this paper documents and evaluates formal and informal preparation of students for an international social work practicum. While students felt that completing an international practicum was a rich learning experience, good preparation is essential. Differences between the Canadian and European students’ thoughts about the preparation they received are highlighted. It concludes with implications for social work international field education.

En utilisant les évaluations des étudiants avant leur départ et après leur retour et les données venant des coordinateurs des programmes d’échanges au Canada et dans l'Union Européenne, cet article documente et évalue la préparation formelle et informelle des étudiants partant pour des stages internationaux de travail social. Pour que les étudiants estiment que l'achèvement de leur stage international soit une expérience à portée pédagogique riche, une bonne préparation est essentielle. Les différences entre les considérations des étudiants canadiens et européens au sujet de la préparation qu'ils ont reçue sont mises en évidence. Cet article conclut sur les implications de la formation sur le terrain pour le travail social international.

Acknowledgements

The funding for this project came from HRSDC-Canada, Canadian–European Program for Cooperation in Higher Education and Training (2005) and Erasmus.

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