Open AccessInternational Service-learning Experiences: Impacts on Post-service Education
Author(s) -
C. Roch Turner,
Frances L. O’Reilly,
John Matt
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of education and training studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2324-8068
pISSN - 2324-805X
DOI - 10.11114/jets.v10i3.5520
Subject(s) - coursework , service learning , preparedness , intercultural learning , intercultural competence , intercultural communication , psychology , pedagogy , cultural competence , qualitative research , study abroad , phenomenology (philosophy) , likert scale , transformative learning , sociology , political science , social science , philosophy , developmental psychology , epistemology , law
This qualitative phenomenology investigates the acquisition of intercultural competencies during international service-learning experiences. Additionally, the authors of this article examine the impact of intercultural competencies on subsequent coursework. The findings of this study indicate that international service-learning experiences result in the acquisition of multiple intercultural competencies. Participants of this study were able to make their experiences more meaningful through the practice of purposeful reflection. Despite a lack of institutional preparedness, participants of this study unanimously acquired intercultural competencies that were used to contextualize the learning process in a more meaningful way.