Overview:

The learning objectives presented here are based on six categories of student development: technical knowledge, communication, personal growth, project management, community-based development, and intercultural awareness.  These areas of development were identified through research done on the impact of international engineering experiences on students who had traveled with Engineers Without Borders to Cameroon, Guatemala, Haiti, and Nigeria. The learning objectives for each area of development were written in reference to the six learning domains outlined in Bloom’s Taxonomy.

The learning objectives presented in this paper can inform the creation of a variety of resources including:

• Curricula for international engineering
• Preparation material for student travel and project work
• Specific learning modules that target one or more thematic areas, including case studies and guided learning modules
• Introductory materials for students involved in extracurricular international service-learning projects
• Program evaluation tools for existing programs
• Frameworks to guide student learning and development

By publishing these objectives we wish to further encourage a participatory approach from both the academic and non-academic communities at large.  This compilation of objectives and potential applications can guide others as they prepare students for international engineering work.  If you have related materials to contribute, or further questions about this work, please contact us.