Closing the loop 2005

Desired Outcome:

SMC general education courses can be taught successfully in terms of student learning outcomes for Shanghai Maritime University in the shortened timeframe.

Data Collection:

• Faculty interview after teaching American History for Shanghai Maritime University
• Faculty Interview after teaching English Literature for Shanghai Maritime University.

Interpretation of the Data:

• History teacher agrees course can maintain student learning outcomes and rigor due to Chinese student work ethic.
• Students willing to study four to five hours a night.
• Student grades range from B+ to C.
• English professor will return to be interviewed in May

Changes to implement:

• Lack of textbook buying presents dilemma for SMC professors.
• Faculty teaching general education classes can go abroad as faculty development.
• Faculty who return are good ambassadors for talking students into study abroad programs on home campus and in encouraging Chinese students to transfer to SMC.