ERIC Number: EJ1153069
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Aug
Pages: 11
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Preparing Students for Extension Careers and Expanding U.S. Extension Reach through International Service Learning
Ebner, Paul; Constantinescu, Alina; Borlea, Florian; Indrea, Alexandru; Russell, Mark
Journal of Extension, v55 n4 Article 4FEA2 Aug 2017
As U.S. Extension broadens its reach around the globe, an increased need exists for Extension professionals who have not only technical knowledge but also the cultural competencies to apply that knowledge in international settings. We describe a course that provides students with the opportunity to develop skills needed for potential careers in Extension, especially those involving international focuses, while advancing U.S. Extension's international efforts. The course also may serve as a model for instructors wishing to integrate Extension concepts into their teaching of undergraduates, thereby preparing individuals to make immediate impacts in Extension careers.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Service Learning, Foreign Countries, International Programs, Cultural Awareness, Skill Development, Job Skills, Undergraduate Students, Study Abroad, Reflection, Program Effectiveness, Workshops, Agricultural Occupations, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Leadership
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indiana; Romania
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