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Developing Global Fluency in Extension Education: A Virtual Study Abroad Linking NC State University and Bangladesh Agricultural University Development project

Donaldson, Joseph L.

Description:

I intend to provide a virtual study abroad opportunity during the spring 2023 semester. NC State students will gain understanding of Bangladesh people – their lives and culture; food and agricultural systems; and higher education and Extension systems. I anticipate a similar experience for BAU students in learning about North Carolina. The COIL resources and expertise will be an abundant resource for me to expand my skills and develop this exciting academic program. The action plan uses the 5D format (discover, define, design, develop, and deliver), as follows:  

Discover – spring 2022

  • Review action plan with Mr. David Dixon and Dr. Heidi Hobbs.
  • Complete SUNY-COIL introductory webinar.
  • Apply for NC State Internationalization Seed Grant program to fund activities for this new partnership between NC State and BAU. It is my hope that the Internationalization Seed Grant will support development of an exceptional COIL while also fostering greater collaborative work with BAU including study abroad, research proposals, and other scholarly activities.
  • Complete SUNY-COIL Foundations Workshop.

Define – spring 2022

  • Identify potential ways to promote dialog and collaboration as part of Agricultural and Human Sciences (AEHS) 523, Adult Education in Agriculture and the BAU corresponding course (an Extension Education course similar to AEHS 523) with Dr. Farouque. 
  • Identify potential ways to promote collaboration among NC State and BAU graduate students studying Extension education.
  • Define specific learning outcomes for collaborative, online international learning to achieve greater global fluency among students and faculty.

Design – summer/fall 2022

  • Design collaborative, online international learning experiences and assignments as part of AEHS 523 and the BAU corresponding course with Dr. Farouque. 
  • Met with NC State Study Abroad to explore a face-to-face study abroad for Maymester 2023 in Bangladesh focused on Extension education, climate-smart agriculture, and culture.

Develop – fall 2022

  • Explore completion of the SUNY-COIL Design course in collaboration with Dr. Farouque.
  • Develop specific course components: team building, discussion, student project, and evaluation/reflection.
  • Explore NC State Study Abroad in Bangladesh with Dr. Farouque.

Deliver – spring 2023

  • Deliver a collaborative, online learning experience for AEHS 523 and BAU corresponding course.
  • Plan and conduct scholarship in coordination with Dr. Farouque inclusive of conference proceedings, presentations, and journal articles. 
  • Describe successes and lessons learned to NC State and BAU faculty.

At each phase (discover, define, design, develop, and deliver), I will consult with NC State experts as needed. Dr. David L. Jordan, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, is serving as expert consultant for this project. In support of this project, Mr. David Dixon and Dr. Heidi Hobbs are serving as experts, coordinators, and navigators in the Office of Global Engagement. Additionally, I will make ample use of SUNY-COIL resources, including the monthly meetings.

The GEI aligns with my research, academic programs, and Extension programs in a number of important ways. As I coordinate the Extension Education undergraduate minor, this work will enable me to enrich students with greater global fluency skills. This work will help me to infuse greater diversity and cultural competencies in all of my interactions with Extension professionals. This work will enlarge my research of career pathways in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Furthermore, I anticipate that this work will produce considerable scholarship and will catalyze funding proposals for an expanded Extension education portfolio with my BAU colleagues.    

Region(s)/Country(s): Bangladesh
Dates:
03/01/2022 - 12/31/2023
Institutional Partner(s):
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Bangladesh


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