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Small class size (typically 6-14
students on semester programs). |
An outdoor class"room" |
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Thorough orientations, including
health and safety information and tools for cross-cultural
understanding and re-entry. |
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Interdisciplinary curriculum that develops a profound understanding of real-world issues and the individual. |
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Individualized approach to learning
by which students create their own educational goals and
Learning Plans. |
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Student-selected service learning project or internship. |
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Field visits and educational excursions to sites of historic, cultural or ecological importance. |
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Regular check-ins and in-depth meetings
with faculty allow students to review academic performance
and individual progress on their individual Learning Plan
throughout the semester. |
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Authentic assessment practices are
utilized by which students are evaluated by self and faculty
on perfomance and portfolio. |
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Academic
credit for Living Routes programs is awarded by University
of Massachusetts Amherst and is widely transferable. |
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dialogue with experts |
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ask and reflect on big questions |
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develop leadership skills |
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study and reflect on scholarly articles |
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write essays and research papers |
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participate in and lead seminars |
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build group process and facilitation skills |
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gain service-learning and internship experience |
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pursue independent studies |
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learn effective models of conflict resolution |
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participate in vibrant host country cultures |
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experience the daily patterns of community life |
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develop an in-depth understanding
of local issues and their global context |
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develop the practice of effective and sustainable action |
