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Development and validation of an assessment tool for higher education learning abroad programs: A qualitative Delphi
Bronwyn A Kosman1, Daniela Castro de Jong1, Catherine R Knight-Agarwal1
1Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
Nurse Education Today
|November 18, 2023
Summary
This study developed two surveys to evaluate international learning abroad programs for healthcare students. The new tools help assess preparation, student motivations, and program impact, aiming to enhance future offerings and student experiences.
Area of Science:
- Global Health Education
- Higher Education Program Evaluation
Background:
- Learning abroad programs offer benefits to healthcare students but risk being undermined by inadequate preparation and misaligned motivations.
- Existing assessment tools do not sufficiently evaluate pre-departure preparation or program impact.
Approach:
- A qualitative Delphi technique was employed over four months.
- Twenty-four experts in Australian higher education learning abroad programs participated.
- An initial set of questions was refined through expert feedback over three rounds.
Key Points:
- Consensus was reached on a 26-question pre-departure survey and a 16-question post-program survey.
- Focus areas included mitigating student risk, improving pre-departure briefings, understanding student motivations, and assessing program impact.
- The developed surveys provide a holistic evaluation of learning abroad experiences.
Conclusions:
- The new assessment tool enables institutions to better evaluate pre-departure preparation and understand student motivations.
- Insights from the surveys can optimize future program design and maximize benefits for healthcare students.
- The tool aids in reducing risks associated with international learning experiences.
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