Date of Award
12-1-2023
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Education Theory and Practice
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Carla J Meskill
Keywords
intercultural competency, learning, missed opportunities for learning, pedagogy, second language acquisition, study abroad
Subject Categories
Education
Abstract
This ethnographic study seeks to analyze teachable and learnable moments in a study abroad program in the south of France. Students in the program had different levels of language competency upon arrival, teachers had different pedagogical styles and philosophies of language education, students resided in various contexts, and students had different levels of engagement with the target community. Through analysis of the observational data and existing research on study abroad, teachable and learnable moments were identified and analyzed for effectiveness in the study abroad context. Missed opportunities for learning were also identified and compared to teachable/learnable moments in order to better understand how those missed opportunities could have been harnessed for student growth.
Recommended Citation
Galante, Nicolette Lynn, "Recognizing And Seizing Opportunities For Teachable And Learnable Moments During A French Summer Study Abroad" (2023). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 3133.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/3133
