Applying CIPP model to evaluate the implementation of an international internship in a Vietnamese university

Abstract

International internship has become popularised these days due to its great benefits. The University of Danang-University of Foreign Language Studies (UD-UFLS) has organised several international internships including the one in Thailand. To have a comprehensive picture of the implementation of the internship in Thailand, the evaluation applying CIPP model was conducted. The study applied the qualitative method with document review and interviews as the instruments. Participants are students of Faculty of English, UD-UFLS who underwent the internship in Thailand in 2024. The evaluation reveals that the internship generally met its intended outcomes regarding cultural competence and professional development, and it was properly implemented. Yet, it would be better if careful design selection of the activities, detailed instructions, and better preparation for pre-departure were taken into consideration.

Keywords

• internship
• cipp model
• professional development
• cultural competence