Holistic Development Research Articles

Implementation of Catch-Up Fridays: A Case Study on Teachers' Experiences at the Davao Del Norte Division

The study focuses on the implementation of the "Catch-Up Fridays" program in the Davao del Norte Division, Philippines, aimed at addressing learning gaps among students exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated by the Department of Education (DepEd), this program dedicates every Friday to reading and writing activities, values, peace, and health education to enhance students' academic and holistic development. Despite its noble intentions, the program faces challenges in execution, notably in the provision of adequate resources and teacher training. This research explores teachers' experiences with the program, highlighting the additional burdens placed on them, such as the personal cost of photocopying materials due to inadequate resources. It also discusses the program's lack of structure, training, and differentiation, as assessed by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). The study revealed themes in terms of teacher perspectives prior to the Catch-Up Friday program implementation, namely: educational impact, training and support, awareness and understanding. Moreover, three themes emerged for the challenges such as communication and coordination, teacher workload, and student engagement. Meanwhile, in terms of drawn insights, two themes appeared, namely: the importance of support and idealism and limitations. Furthermore, Theoretical frameworks such as Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Organizational Theory, Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT), Resource Dependency Theory (RDT), and Complexity Theory provide insights into the complexities of implementing educational interventions. By examining these challenges, the study aims to propose solutions to improve the "Catch-Up Fridays" program's effectiveness and support its goal of leaving no student behind.

The Impact of Traditional Games on Social-Emotional Development: A Comprehensive Review of Existing Research

This comprehensive review examines how conventional games affect children's social-emotional development. Traditional games offer benefits that current games and educational tools may not match due to their cultural roots. According to the review, these games improve social skills, emotional regulation, cognition, cultural identity, and physical health. Traditional games help kids learn social skills, emotional management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. These games also help kids feel connected to their cultures and respect diversity. Traditional games improve fitness and well-being through physical activity. Despite these benefits, long-term effects and comparative studies with modern games are lacking. The assessment suggests incorporating traditional games into education, encouraging community and family involvement, and funding more research on their advantages. Traditional games can help educators, policymakers, and parents enhance children's holistic development and well-being in varied cultural and educational contexts while preserving cultural legacy and embracing new advances.

Futuristic Leadership to build a Golden Generation at Surakarta Elementary School

This research explores the application of futuristic leadership in SD Surakarta to build a golden generation. Futuristic leadership here refers to an approach that integrates technology, innovative curricula, sustainable teacher training, and community participation to create an adaptive and innovative educational environment. Research methods used include in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), participatory observations, and documentation analysis. Research results show that the application of technology in learning improves student engagement and motivation. Curriculum that combines project-based learning (PBL) and STEM approaches successfully enhances student creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Active participation of parents and communities creates strong support for student holistic development. Facilities and classrooms designed to support interactive and collaborative learning create an environment conducive to the development of students' skills and creativity. The impact of this application is a significant improvement in the academic achievement and skills of 21st century students, teacher satisfaction, as well as parental involvement. The research concludes that futuristic leadership in SD Surakarta is effective in building a golden generation and can serve as a model for other schools that want to adopt a similar approach.

Integrating Religious Values into Indonesian Language Learning: Pedagogical Approaches and Impacts

This study examines the integration of religious values into Indonesian language learning and its pedagogical impacts on students’ linguistic and moral development. Employing a qualitative research methodology, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with language teachers, classroom observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that various pedagogical approaches, including storytelling, thematic lessons, collaborative activities, and contextual learning, effectively embed religious values within the language curriculum. These strategies not only enhance students' engagement and motivation but also promote critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and social skills. The study highlights that integrating religious values into language lessons fosters a positive learning atmosphere, reduces anxiety, and encourages active participation, thereby improving language proficiency. Furthermore, the integration contributes significantly to students' moral and ethical development, helping them internalize values such as honesty, empathy, and social responsibility. Despite the benefits, challenges such as potential bias and the need for teacher training were identified. The study recommends developing comprehensive guidelines and frameworks in collaboration with educational experts, religious scholars, and community leaders to ensure inclusivity and effectiveness. By addressing these challenges and fostering an inclusive environment, the integration of religious values can enhance Indonesian language learning, contributing to the formation of well-rounded individuals proficient in language and grounded in ethical principles. This research provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and scholars, advocating for the incorporation of religious values in language education to promote holistic student development.

Learning for children in an educational enrichment: a perspective derived from Taiwan's Early Childhood Education & Care Curriculum Framework

Anchored in the educational philosophy of “benevolence,” the Taiwan's Early Childhood Education & Care Curriculum Framework establishes nine learning goals and emphasizes the cultivation of six core competencies in young children. Recognizing that young children have potential for development, imagination, and creativity, the framework encourages young learners to engage with their surroundings, exhibit curiosity, and explore through play. The curriculum framework highlights the multifaceted roles of teachers, including their roles in shaping class culture and learning environments, partnering in the lives and learning journeys of children, guiding in their educational development, and collaborating with families. This curriculum framework emphasizes a child-centered approach to course development, integrating diverse activities that are reflective of and relevant to children's life experiences. It prioritizes maintaining the physical and mental health and safety of young children and introduces them to the meaning of life and the phenomenon of multiculturalism. The type of this study is a conceptual analysis, and it is a study from a reflective model on the implementation of the curriculum in Taiwan. Through this curriculum framework, children are encouraged to appreciate life's beauty and interact with others effectively and empathetically. Therefore, the curriculum framework emphasizes life education, multicultural education, aesthetic education, and moral education as essential components in the holistic development of young children. The curriculum framework is an educational enrichment for children's learning. This study explores the concept of early childhood learning as conceptualized by Taiwan's Early Childhood Education & Care Curriculum Framework. It is hoped that such an exploration can broaden young children's learning horizons, and enhance the quality of early childhood education.

Peran Guru dalam Mencengah Kenakalan Siswa SMA

Education plays a strategic role as a long-term investment in nation building, preparing the younger generation with the necessary knowledge, skills and values. The National Education System Law emphasizes the importance of education in the holistic development of individuals. However, the education system is faced with various challenges, including equitable access to education, varying education quality, and the relevance of the curriculum to the needs of the world of work. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods to explore efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency in high schools. Through interviews with teachers and observations at school, this research found that communication between schools and parents as well as interpersonal communication between teachers and students have a crucial role in preventing juvenile delinquency. Prevention efforts are carried out by building good communication with parents, visiting the homes of students with problems, providing advice, guidance and direction to students, as well as developing students' social and emotional skills. The research results show that effective communication between schools and parents can produce positive changes in student behavior, reducing rates of truancy and withdrawal from school. Interpersonal communication between teachers and students plays an important role in helping students overcome personal and social problems, as well as building a harmonious relationship between teachers and students. Education has a crucial role in shaping individual character, knowledge and skills. Effective communication between schools and parents as well as between teachers and students is the key to preventing juvenile delinquency and improving the quality of education in schools.

Perbandingan Bermain Bebas dan Bermain Komando Pada Pembelajaran Luar Ruangan di Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Yogyakarta

This study aims to compare the quality and impact of free play and structured play learning processes in supporting early childhood development within the outdoor learning environments of PAUD Yogyakarta. A comparative descriptive methodology was employed, involving 177 students from five State Kindergartens in Yogyakarta. Data were collected through observations using a sheet that included indicators of active engagement, safety, social interaction, exploration, creativity, problem-solving, discipline, and emotional management. The results reveal that free play is more effective in supporting active engagement, exploration, and creativity in children, while structured play better supports safety and discipline. Independent t-tests were conducted on the data from the free play and structured play learning processes to determine whether significant differences existed between the two play activities. The findings indicate a substantial difference between the methods, with a p-value of 0.039455, below the significance threshold of 0.05, showing that free play has a more positive impact on child development. According to the data, free play excels in terms of active engagement (96.63%), social interaction (83.15%), exploration (94.38%), creativity (77.53%), problem-solving (79.78%), and emotional management (71.91%). Conversely, structured play supports safety (98.86%) and discipline (94.32%). This research has implications for the future learning process in early childhood education in Yogyakarta, as it helps teachers and school principals realize the importance of outdoor learning activities in free play to support the holistic development of children.

EXAMINING THE APPLICATION OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT COMPREHENSION AMONG EFL STUDENTS

This research analyzes students' critical thinking when reading exposition texts. Conducted at the Health Department of SMKN 1 Tolitoli, this qualitative research utilized observations as the data collection method to gather data relevant for this research and thematic analysis to analyze the collected data. The observation phase analyzed students' engagement with analytical exposition texts, revealing proficiency in various aspects of critical thinking, including comprehension, analysis, and evaluation. Students demonstrated the ability to recall key facts, summarize main ideas, and critically evaluate evidence to form well-supported opinions. Students emphasized the importance of activities such as careful reading, summarization, and discussion in enhancing their understanding and critical thinking abilities. The findings suggest the need for explicit instruction and support for all stages of critical reading to foster students' holistic development of critical thinking skills. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of students' critical thinking practices and provides valuable insights for educators seeking to enhance students' critical reading abilities in the context of analytical exposition texts.

Identifying and addressing mentorship gaps in European trauma and emergency surgical training. Results from the Young European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (yESTES) mentorship survey.

European training pathways for surgeons dedicated to treating severely injured and critically ill surgical patients lack a standardized approach and are significantly influenced by diverse organizational and cultural backgrounds. This variation extends into the realm of mentorship, a vital component for the holistic development of surgeons beyond mere technical proficiency. Currently, a comprehensive understanding of the mentorship landscape within the European trauma care (visceral or skeletal) and emergency general surgery (EGS) communities is lacking. This study aims to identify within the current mentorship environment prevalent practices, discern existing gaps, and propose structured interventions to enhance mentorship quality and accessibility led by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES). Utilizing a structured survey conceived and promoted by the Young section of the European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (yESTES), we collected and analyzed responses from 123 ESTES members (both surgeons in practice and in training) across 20 European countries. The survey focused on mentorship experiences, challenges faced by early-career and female surgeons, the integration of non-technical skills (NTS) in mentorship, and the perceived role of surgical societies in facilitating mentorship. Findings highlighted a substantial mentorship experience gap, with 74% of respondents engaging in mostly informal mentorship, predominantly centered on surgical training. Notably, mentorship among early-career surgeons and trainees was less reported, uncovering a significant early-career gap. Female surgeons, representing a minority within respondents, reported a disproportionately poorer access to mentorship. Moreover, while respondents recognized the importance of NTS, these were inadequately addressed in current mentorship practices. The current mentorship input of surgical societies, like ESTES, is viewed as insufficient, with a call for structured programs and initiatives such as traveling fellowships and remote mentoring. Our survey underscores critical gaps in the current mentorship landscape for trauma and EGS in Europe, particularly for early-career and female surgeons. A clear need exists for more formalized, inclusive mentorship programs that adequately cover both technical and non-technical skills. ESTES could play a pivotal role in addressing these gaps through structured interventions, fostering a more supportive, inclusive, and well-rounded surgical community.

Gamification and problem-based learning (PBL): Development of creativity in the teaching-learning process of mathematics in university students

This study aims to determine whether the combination of techniques such as gamification along with problem-based learning (PBL) can significantly enhance the problem-solving abilities of university students and their academic performance compared to those who do not receive this educational approach. An experimental design was employed, incorporating the administration of tests, data collection, non-participant observation directed at teachers, and a survey administered to students. The study was conducted with 42 students in the treatment group and 37 students in the control group. As a result of the analysis, it was identified that the combination of gamification and PBL significantly improves the problem-solving capabilities of the treatment group, as well as the average grades. This suggests that these techniques can increase the engagement, motivation, and academic performance of university students in the context of mathematics. This holds significant implications for the design of educational programs and underscores the importance of integrating innovative approaches in teaching to foster holistic student development. It is recommended that educational programs and teachers consider the implementation of techniques that promote active student participation and the integration of technological resources to enhance the teaching and learning process of mathematics in university students.

Examining The Impact of Parental Involvement On Preschooler's Early Learning: A Case Study at The ECCE Demonstration Centre in Jigawa State College of Education and Legal Studies Ringim

This research examines the influence of parental involvement on the early learning experiences of preschoolers in the ECCE Demonstration School at Jigawa State College of Education and Legal Studies. Through a case study approach, we investigate the various forms of parental involvement and their effects on children's academic, social, and emotional development. Data were collected using surveys, interviews, and observations involving parents, teachers, and preschoolers and analyzed to identify patterns and themes related to parental involvement and its impact. Our findings reveal that active parental involvement significantly enhances preschoolers' early learning experiences. Home-based activities, communication with teachers, and participation in school events emerge as crucial aspects of parental involvement that positively influence children's cognitive development, social skills, and emotional well-being. The study underscores the critical role of parental involvement in early childhood education. Educators, parents, and policymakers should recognize the importance of fostering strong home-school partnerships to better support the holistic development of preschoolers and lay a solid foundation for their future educational journey.

Character-Based Inclusive Education Management at Senior High School: A Qualitative Case Study

The objective of this study is to comprehend the management of character-based inclusive education at Al Firdaus High School, an institution recognized nationally for maintaining its status as an inclusive school with a focus on instilling character-based Islamic values. Awarded the Inclusive Education Award by the Ministry of Education and Culture in 2012, Al Firdaus High School serves as a model inclusive school. This qualitative research employs a case study approach, categorized under descriptive research, and was conducted at SMA Al Firdaus Sukoharjo, gathering data through participant observation, structured interviews, and documentation. The research identified ten-character values integrated into five national characters: religious, nationalist, independent, mutual cooperation, and integrity. Specifically, the values of being balanced and reflective are encompassed within the religious character; caring within the nationalist character; knowledgeable, inquiry-driven, risk-taking, and communicative within the independent character; open-minded within mutual cooperation; and thinker and principled within integrity. The study highlights how Al Firdaus High School integrates Islamic character-based values into its inclusive education framework, promoting inclusivity and holistic student development. This integration reflects the school’s commitment to fostering a balanced, reflective, caring, knowledgeable, inquisitive, risk-taking, communicative, open-minded, thoughtful, and principled student body. As a national model, the school’s recognition and award for inclusive education underscore its successful management and implementation of these principles, providing valuable insights for other institutions aiming to develop inclusive education programs grounded in character-based values.

Integrating Local Wisdom in Character Education: A Collaborative Model for Teachers, Parents, and Communities

The implementation of character education is currently faced with various challenges, including the lack of collaboration between formal education institutions (schools), non-formal education (community), and informal education (family). Character education implemented in schools is still theoretical and textual and does not touch the context of daily life based on the local wisdom values of the local community. This research investigates local wisdom-based character education management in the ternate context through a teacher, parent, and community collaboration model. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out through focus group discussions (FGD), in-depth interviews, and observations to explore stakeholder perspectives on character education. This research data was analyzed descriptively through reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings of this research reveal the success of character education management through three main programs at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, namely the sigaro malaha (doing good) community formation program, which brings together elements of the school, family, and community. The dodoto se biasa program (teaching and habituation) for students, and the maku gawene pekan program (Embracing Each Other) in order to strengthen family attitudes and instill social character in children. These results have an impact on the holistic development of children's characters such as tolerance, collaboration (cooperation), responsibility, empathy, and love of the environment

Advancing Young Learners’ Scientific Literacy Through School Media Resource Centres

This qualitative study explores the state of school media resource centres (SMRCs) and their impact on fostering scientific literacy among early-grade learners in Staff Primary Schools. Perspectives of primary school librarians were gathered through photovoice methodology and semi-structured interviews from four selected schools within Owerri Education Zone 1, Nigeria. Thematic analysis was employed to scrutinise the data, ensuring credibility and trustworthiness through member checking and triangulation. Findings reveal a glaring absence of functional SMRCs despite the presence of school libraries, impeding effective teaching and learning processes. Librarians expressed the significance of SMRCs in advancing scientific literacy, yet perceived constraints hinder their efficacy. Challenges include inadequate funding, technological infrastructure, security concerns, and outdated resources. Recommendations highlight the necessity for prioritised financing, professional development opportunities, and collaboration with external stakeholders to enhance SMRCs. Moreover, addressing electricity-related challenges, updating library collections, strengthening security measures, involving parents, and implementing talent development programmes are crucial. In conclusion, the absence of functional SMRCs in staff primary schools significantly impedes the progress and holistic development of scientific literacy of early-grade learners. Addressing these deficiencies is imperative to foster scientific literacy and ensure quality education in the 21st century.

ANALYSIS OF THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM OF LEARNING AQIDAH AKHLAK MATERIAL AT SMK YPPI SURABAYA

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum in the subject of Aqidah Akhlak at SMK YPPI Surabaya. The Independent Learning Curriculum is a new initiative from the Indonesia government that emphasizes learning flexibility and holistic student competency development. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum at SMK YPPI Surabaya has had a positive impact on improving students' understanding of Aqidah Akhlak material. Teachers have an important role in designing interactive and contextual learning according to the needs of students. In addition, the challenges faced include limited resources and adaptation to curriculum changes. However, with collaborative efforts between teachers, students, and school management, the implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum is able to improve the quality of Aqidah Akhlak education and form the character of students with noble character.

Integration of the Pancasila student profile in physical education learning

Background: The integration of the Pancasila Student Profile (PSP) in physical education (PE) learning represents a significant endeavour to align educational practices with national values and aspirations. Through rigorous research and thoughtful implementation strategies, educators can harness the transformative potential of PE to cultivate socially responsible citizens who embody the spirit of Pancasila in their actions and interactions within the broader Indonesian society. Research Objectives: The aim of this research is to determine the level of integration of Pancasila student profiles in physical education learning in Bengkulu City. Methods: The quantitative research method was used to achieve this goal. The sample was 432 students whose taken randomly among the elementary school, middle school, and high school. The instrument in this research was a questionnaire. The data was analysed using the mean ideal and the deviation standard ideal. Finding/Results: The integration of the PSP in schools in the city of Bengkulu has four different categories. In the very high category, the frequency is 51; in the high category, the frequency is 301; in the moderate category, the frequency is 78; and in the low category, the frequency is 2. Conclusion: The Pancasila profile of students learning PE in Bengkulu City is well implemented. The novelty of integrating the PSP into PE learning lies in its unique approach to instilling national values and character education in the PE curriculum. This integration aims to encourage holistic student development by combining physical education learning with the values of God Almighty, independence, global diversity, cooperation, critical thinking, and creative thinking, which are the core of the Pancasila student profile.

Exploring factors influencing sustainable human capital development: Insights from Saudi Arabia

This study investigates the critical factors influencing Saudi Arabia's sustainable human capital development. It primarily aims to explore the correlations among the postulated variables and how each variable influences the development of a skilled, adaptable, and socially conscious workforce, in alignment with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030. This study utilizes a quantitative approach, employing partial least squares structural equation modeling to analyze the data collected from 203 public personnel in Saudi Arabia through an online questionnaire. The findings reveal that training, community engagement, institutional support, and technology integration are essential in sustainable human capital development. However, learning, education, and access to resources were not statistically significant and did not improve sustainable human capital development in Saudi Arabia. The findings underscore the significance of an educational framework that transcends traditional perspectives, focusing on not only academic preparation but also the holistic development of individuals. This study contributes to understanding how training, community engagement, institutional support, and technology integration are transformative in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia by nurturing a skilled, adaptable, and socially responsible citizenry.

Research on the Spread of Memes and the Positive Mental Health of Adolescents in the Internet Environment

With the proliferation of social media and Internet culture, playing memes has emerged as a primary mode of communication among teenagers, demonstrating their ability to interpret text and recreate language. Teenagers transform and use Internet memes in the rapid development of the Internet, constantly carry out innovative transformation and creative development in the development of Internet culture, draw inspiration from learned idioms and allusions and daily life practice, adapt, add, innovate, and form new forms of expression, so as to provide themselves with entertainment and the operation of mental thinking. This new activity promotes positive mental health and aids in the holistic development of teenagers. The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of playing memes on adolescents' positive mental health in the Internet environment, using a literature review and case analysis. The study found that moderate participation in meme-playing activities under the correct guidance can enhance the sense of group belonging and social interaction among adolescents, thereby promoting their mental health development.

THE ROLE OF DHAKA'S COMMUNITY-BASED PARKS IN IMPROVING CHILDREN’S MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

This study focused on the significance of Community Park for enhancing children’s mental and physical health at the grassroots level of the community of Dhaka city. To assess the practical scenario both primary and secondary data was used in this study. Convenience sampling techniques have been applied to collect data with a pre-designed structured questionnaire. To reach the study goal, regression analyses have been applied to see the correlation between children’s health and community park activities. Furthermore,categorized the impact to understand the vulnerability. The evidence identified that such community park contributes significantly to children's physical and mental well-being, fostering a positive impact on their holistic development. The study findings demonstrated that ∼ 80% of children think community parks significantly contribute to maintaining their mental wellbeing. Similarly, 61% of children expressed that park activities reduce their stress and anxiety. In addition, regular activities impact on their physical growth which was expressed by 90% of respondents. The result also finds out a strong correlation between the physical and mental health of the children. In addition, it analyzed the correlation of impact between their education and health. Besides, the study also assesses the levels of severity of depression, anxiety, and sleeping disorders in children after covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, results also disclose numerous factors such as infrastructural conditions, greenery stock, safety measures, children's activities and communityparticipation in the community parks. The novelty of the study will help public health experts, psychologists, urban planners, environmentalists, policymakers, public representatives to take an ecofriendly sustainable development plan, thereby fostering a positive impact on children’s holistic development. Furthermore, this study provides some recommendations to increase the overall health conditions of the park’s children's zone.

Faculty-Led Program: Food and Beverage Supply Chain – from the first mile to the last mile

PurposeThis study aims to present a Faculty-Led Program applied in two contrasting countries, the USA and Peru, focused on the supply chain management of food and beverages to demonstrate its benefits in human capital development. This Faculty-Led Program provides valuable opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in foreign environments.Design/methodology/approachStudents from Universidad del Pacífico and Rochester Institute of Technology were exposed to the food and beverages industry in Lima and New York. The theory will be presented to justify the program’s positive impact on the human development of the participating countries and empirical evidence of training capabilities that it allowed, according to the theoretical framework proposed by (Braskamp et al., 2009), to identify dimensions of learning. The study was based on primary data collected from 20 students from Universidad del Pacífico through a participant observation approach, retrieving a final essay project and the students’ testimonies at the end of the program implemented in other similar studies in Peru (Simone, 2021). The data were categorized into three domains and then summarized to provide key insights. In this case, the methodology is qualitative, but the data were also subjected to statistical analysis.FindingsThe results suggest that knowledge of the value chain of food and beverages obtained in this program was successfully consolidated. The learning outcomes from this method were obtained through students’ projects aimed to share the learned global practices with the industry and were materialized in three domains: the cognitive domain, with students recognizing and valuing cultural aspects; the interpersonal domain, students learned from social interactions with stakeholders; and the intrapersonal domain, students showed high acceptance of US culture within the course context, though their affect toward it was more potent than toward their own culture. These domains allowed students to assess how such international experience impacted their learning in more than just the academic outcome.Research limitations/implicationsThe study relies on self-reported subjective methods in the short term since it summarizes students’ perspectives, expressed in a final written essay, regarding three main dimensions of learning. Besides, the process assesses the improvement of those dimensions through a participant observation approach and collecting testimonies. More objective, comparable outcomes could be achieved in the medium term by evaluating the participants’ performance in the business world.Originality/valueThis paper presents a conclusive application of the Faculty-Led Program, which exposed students to the diverse food and beverage industry in Lima and New York, providing valuable insights through field studies and allowing them to experience both cultures and different realities. They recognized technological advancements and delays applicable to both countries, benefiting future managers and planners in workforce development. The firsthand experience taught students practical skills and perspectives for effective industry management. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first research in Peru focused on a short-term study abroad program based on the food and beverage supply chain industry to identify its value and contribution to a more holistic human capital development.