title: An evaluation of a European teacher exchange programme.
abstract: This longitudinal study evaluated a European teacher exchange programme within a UK School of Nursing and Midwifery. A cross case study design was employed over a three year period. A range of data methods were used which gave a clear, detailed and rich picture of the exchange experience. Overall analysis of the data generated two key themes, namely that of value and role identity. The study highlighted factors which were deemed to have positive and negative influences on the teacher exchange experience. It is concluded that a teacher exchange programme is of value to the School, by aiding personal and professional development and internationalisation. Recommendations from the study are included in the paper.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Brighton, Westlain House, Falmer, BN1 9PH, United Kingdom. KM.Law@Brighton.ac.uk
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Law
authors.forename: Nita
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003625:Data Collection; D005060:Europe; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008880:Midwifery; D024382:Professional Role / Q000523:psychology; D012107:Research Design; D012579:Schools, Nursing; D012945:Social Values; D013192:Staff Development; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D000078329:Workforce