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What is Akershus

Chapter 2
Handbook of Research on Efficacy and Implementation of Study Abroad Programs for P-12 Teachers
A county in southern Norway that borders Oslo and is the second most populated county in the country.
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Case Study of a Sustained Educator Partnership between the U.S. and Norway
David C. Virtue (University of South Carolina, USA)
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1057-4.ch002
Abstract
This chapter describes an ongoing international partnership that involves the exchange of Norwegian secondary school teachers and U.S. college students with an overarching goal of promoting cultural understanding. The author implemented a descriptive, action research case study to document the background and history of the partnership, describe the key partners and their roles, outline the academic activities, discuss logistical and fiscal considerations, and address issues of sustainability and plans for the future. The author aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of the development and implementation of the partnership from its inception to provide a basis for improving and advancing the partnership in the future. The author also discusses lessons that may inform similar international collaborations.
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