Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Short-term study abroad programs are practice options for students who cannot participate in long-term study abroad to gain global experience due to finantial constraints or other personal reasons. However, to optimise student learning during short-term study abroad such programs should include carefully designed learning activities and provide consistent support to learners throughout their duration. This paper discusses how the author designed and implemented an eight-day study program in Korea to optimise student learning while studying overseas. To ensure quality learning, the program included the following learning activities: delivering group-presentations, participating in Japanese classes as collaborative learning partners, exploring cultural and historical sites with local students, and writing a final report. To enhance student learning during these learning activities, the program also provided them with pedagogical support. In particular, motivating them to carefully prepare group-presentations through the provision of an authentic audience, a clear assessment policy, and detailed formative feedback on their performance. In turn, this paper provides practical recommendations for enhancing student learning during short-term study abroad programs.
Author: NISHIOKA, Hiromi
Institution: Tokiwa University
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7208084489