| Project/Area Number |
21K13602
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Review Section |
Basic Section 09050:Tertiary education-related
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| Research Institution | Osaka University |
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Principal Investigator |
Enkhtur Ariunaa 大阪大学, グローバルイニシアティブ機構, 特任助教(常勤) (50866564)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2023)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥520,000 (Direct Cost: ¥400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥120,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
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| Keywords | Virtual Student Mobility / Higher Education / Internationalization / Virtual student mobility / Effective partnership / Case study / Access and equity / Green mobility / Internationalized / Mobility of minds / Virtual student exchange / Students' experiences / higher education / virtual student mobility / internationalization / digitalization / study abroad |
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| Outline of Research at the Start |
Given the increasing challenges for students to travel abroad, this study aims to explore and understand the potentials of the virtual student mobility model (that have replaced the physical mobility) in study abroad field at tertiary education.
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
Drawing on Lefebvre’s (1991) theory of production of space, the research illustrated how VSM models are conceived and perceived by stakeholders in the region and experienced or lived by the participants in VSM programs. The study helped understand common VSM models used in the region and track the development of VSM during and post Covid-19 pandemic. While the VSM has the potential to complement traditional exchange programs by providing flexible, cost-effective, and accessible international learning opportunities, future programs should address technical challenges and enhance interactive components.
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| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
The study shows that VSM programs can expand access to international education, particularly for students who cannot afford to study abroad physically, promote intercultural awareness and support green mobility initiatives.
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