Wielding the Magic Wand: COIL integration in ASEP and WYM for Sustainable Global Education
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Asian Student Exchange Program (ASEP), Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), Online Teaching and Learning, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), World Youth Meeting (WYM)Abstract
This paper has examined the application of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) activities within Asian Student Exchange Program (ASEP) and World Youth Meeting (WYM). These programs offer a valuable framework for international university students to engage in cross-cultural collaboration centered on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through topic-based competitions. This study analyzes how structured planning, guided facilitation, and intentional preparation within the COIL framework significantly enhance students' understanding of SDGs, while concurrently developing critical thinking, intercultural communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills. Moreover, this study is comprised of a qualitative investigation of the COIL projects. The goal of our research is to evaluate the perceived opportunities and challenges of COIL as a potential policy for internationalization, and its utilization within ASEP and WYM, grounded in educational contexts. To accomplish this aim, our research conducted interviews with 6 participants involved in the COIL programs. The paper applies thematic analysis to address the challenges encountered in both the online and onsite phases of these COIL experiences, offering insights for educators to foster COIL events more smoothly and efficiently.
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