Arnold Pears
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Arnold Pears is a leading figure in computing education research, with a focus on international collaboration and the development of professional skills in engineering students. His work centers on how global teamwork can be systematically fostered within higher education, preparing students for the realities of a distributed, multicultural workforce. His most notable contribution, the Runestone project, exemplifies this mission. This collaborative course, offered by universities in Sweden, Finland, and China, provides a unique, hands-on environment where third-year engineering students directly experience the opportunities and challenges of international teamwork. With 31 citations, this seminal 2010 paper has become a foundational reference for educators designing global collaborative learning experiences. Pears’ research has significantly shaped how institutions think about embedding cross-cultural competence into engineering curricula, moving beyond theory to create practical, scalable models. His work remains highly influential for researchers and educators seeking to bridge the gap between technical education and the global professional landscape.
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- 1Developing global teamwork skills: The Runestone project31 citations · 2010