A Case of an Overseas Study Tour Based on an International Collaborative Learning Model

Abstract

We have been working on the World Youth Meeting (WYM), an international collaborative project. Presentations developed through international student collaboration comprise the core of the WYM. While being conscious of both learning processes and products, prior and follow-up leaning is implemented. This learning model focuses on learning stages and expansion of communication. We consider this model helps to improve the quality of activity when it is applied to overseas fieldwork practiced in higher education. We would like to introduce this learning model and the result of its application to an overseas study tour held by our university. We believe this is a good example showing an overseas study tour is an opportunity to actively use the knowledge and skills learned at the university. In this study, we also show the relevance of our model to classroom learning.