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Publication Date: 2018
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The Relationship between Experiential Learning and Career Outcomes for Alumni of International Development Studies Programs in Canada
Tiessen, Rebecca; Grantham, Kate; Cameron, John
Canadian Journal of Higher Education, v48 n3 p23-42 2018
In this paper, we explore the relationship between experiential learning and career outcomes for international development studies (IDS) graduates from the perspective of program alumni, by presenting the results of a national survey completed by 1,901 IDS alumni across Canada. Employing study data, we answer the following research questions: (1) What do IDS alumni consider important experiential learning opportunities? and (2) What is the perceived relationship between experiential learning and career outcomes? We argue that documenting IDS graduate perspectives on the relationship between experiential learning and career paths can inform current program opportunities and highlight the relationship between work-integrated learning and career success in this field.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Experiential Learning, Employment Patterns, Alumni, International Education, International Studies, College Graduates, Education Work Relationship, Student Participation, Internship Programs, Service Learning, Field Experience Programs, Study Abroad, Cooperative Programs, Work Experience Programs
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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