People must be adaptable to the complexity all around them given the 21st century's quick rate of development. In this day and age, learning is adjusting to the new. People who strive to adapt to this process should possess the essential 21st century skills to continue self-development, and the only way to accomplish this goal is through education. The successful completion of professional courses depends greatly on internship. As a result, it is also covered in teacher training curricula. It gives students firsthand exposure to the numerous responsibilities of a teacher, such as instructing and improving topic knowledge. Additionally, it offers a chance to apply theoretical understanding of instructional aids, methods, and strategies in a practical setting.
Today's definition of experiential education includes a wide range of possible activities, such as cooperative education programs, applied practical, academic service-learning, and internships. In the competitive economy of today, experience is more valuable than qualifications. The IFSU's student internship program overseas offers pre-service students a great opportunity to get valuable relevant work experience. The training program is dedicated to offering the best learning environment possible to support interns' growth and development over the course of the training months.
Along with evaluating the interns' progress on a regular basis and formally, IFSU also assesses the training program's components and overall scope on a frequent basis. It makes an effort to elicit data and feedback from interns that will enable the university to properly evaluate the training program and make sure that it is supplying the opportunities needed to develop the competence, multicultural competency, and professionalism necessary to transition from pre-service students into entry-level professional teachers.
The table below presents the level of satisfaction of the students towards their internship abroad.
The highest mean is 4 followed by 3.75 and the lowest is 3.25. All have presented the same description which is Strongly Agree. The average weighted mean of 3.88 indicates that the pre-service teachers strongly agree that the internship abroad program provides them with opportunities and experiences to develop their teaching skills. It also is a venue for them to grow as professionals and as individuals.
This further demonstrates that the university's internship abroad program is an excellent way to prepare pre-service teachers for improved career possibilities.
Mean SD Description 1. the internship program honed my teaching skills 3.75 0.43 Strongly
Agree 2. the internship program developed my knowledge
regarding my specialization
3.25 0.43 Strongly Agree 3. the program provided me with experiences on
lesson preparation and planning
4 0 Strongly
Agree 4. the internship program helped me improve my
presentation skills
3.75 0.43 Strongly Agree 5. the internship program helped me develop self-
efficacy
4 0 Strongly
Agree 6. the internship program provided me with different
classroom management experiences
3.75 0.43 Strongly Agree 7. the internship program trained me to manage
academic excitement and stress
4 0 Strongly
Agree 8. the internship program taught me how to
communicate properly with my students
4 0 Strongly
Agree 9. the internship program provided me with different
insights on the challenges in the classroom setting
4 0 Strongly
Agree 10. the internship program taught me how to conduct
all planned activities in the classroom setting
3.75 0.43 Strongly Agree 11. the internship program provided me with
experiences to improve my teaching strategies
4 0 Strongly
Agree 12. the internship program helped me improve on my
time management skill
4 0 Strongly
Agree 13. the internship program gave me opportunity to
gain experience from different cultures
4 0 Strongly
Agree 14. the internship program increased my self-
confidence
4 0 Strongly
Agree 15. the internship program provided me opportunities
for professional growth
4 0 Strongly
Agree
Average Weighted Mean 3.88 Strongly
Agree Table 1. Summary of the evaluation of Internship Abroad Program
EVALUATION
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURES OF STUDENTS
The value of international exposure for students is at an all-time high since the boundaries between countries and continents are quickly blurring in many spheres. Students learn about the cultural, social, industrial, historical, and financial facets of other countries through international study visits, international internship programs, student exchange programs, and instruction from foreign teachers. IFSU facilitates and encourages students' exposure to the global community. Exposure to diversity helps students build their intercultural competency so they can get the most from the process of internationalization. In many respects, exposure to the world helps students break out of their shells, grow more confident, and widen their horizons.
Three education students took part in the JENESYS program, and an AYUMIN conference was attended by a BSE student. An assessment of their foreign exposure was carried out. A checklist was distributed to the four participants. Below is the tool used to asked the 4 participants:
Mean SD Description
1. the program helped me improve my interpersonal skills
4 0 Strongly Agree
2. the program helped me enrich my knowledge on the different culture
3.75 0.43 Strongly Agree
3. the program provided me with experiences to share my cultures with others
4 0 Strongly Agree
4. the program helped me improved my competence and confidence in my profession
3.75 0.43 Strongly Agree
5. the program provided me opportunities for professional growth
3.75 0.43 Strongly Agree
Average weighted mean 3.85 Strongly Agree
The results show that the JENYSYS and AYUMIN programs are beneficial to students because they expose them to the worldwide population, building intercultural competency, which is considered as vital in their field of expertise. This means that the programs are beneficial in terms of sharpening their skills and developing competence in their teaching career. Overall, the participants are very pleased with the program.