Intercultural Service Learning
Theory, Practice and Assessment
Published on 13. May 2025
Book
Hardback
307 pages
978-1-80041-426-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a much-needed overview of the theory and practice of intercultural service learning (ISL), an approach that combines curricular learning, intercultural encounters and community service. It includes a model that outlines the essential components of this pedagogy and which is intended to serve as a foundation for practitioners developing their projects. Practical examples offer templates and inspiration, while the scholarly examination of the projects demonstrates the approach's potential. The book concludes with considerations on how to assess intercultural and democratic competences in ISL projects and practical implementation guidelines. Suitable for both in-service foreign language educators at all levels and for use in teacher training, the book provides a practical guide to a holistic pedagogy that is increasingly being used by educators keen to engage their students in an ever more interconnected world.
Reviews / Votes
This exciting and innovative book makes a major contribution to our understanding of intercultural service learning. It provides a detailed description of this important pedagogical approach, which will be of considerable interest to education practitioners and researchers alike, especially those with interests in foreign language education, civic education and intercultural citizenship. It will be the definitive guide to the topic for many years to come. Highly recommended. * Martyn Barrett, University of Surrey, UK * This comprehensive text provides an excellent introduction to intercultural service learning, an exciting educational approach that combines classroom study, intercultural encounters and civic engagement. It profiles innovative cross-cultural projects ranging from peace paths, refugee cookbooks and multicultural museums to happiness surveys, cultural training programs and eco-pedagogical literature. An essential text for all those engaged in preparing students to be responsible global citizens in our multicultural world. Highly recommended! * Kip Cates, Tottori University, Japan * Empowering the global-minded reader, this transformative book delves into the complexities of intercultural service learning. It guides readers through navigating ethical dilemmas, embracing cultural differences with empathy, and fostering critical engagement. Through thoughtful insights and practical strategies, it inspires bold action and meaningful connections in our increasingly interconnected and diverse world. * Lavinia Bracci, SIS Intercultural Study Abroad, Italy *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
663 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80041-426-6 (9781800414266)
DOI
10.21832/RAUSCHA4266
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Theory, Practice and Assessment
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Petra Rauschert is a Senior Lecturer in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) Munich, Germany. Her research focuses on intercultural education, and she has been engaged in service learning for nearly two decades, involving secondary school and university students in local and international projects. She founded the international service learning network Weitblick - Students in Action e.V.
Jacqueline Alexander is an elementary school teacher in Switzerland and has also taught in Germany, the US and Turkey. She has conducted multiple intercultural service learning projects with both university and elementary school students.
Jacqueline Alexander is an elementary school teacher in Switzerland and has also taught in Germany, the US and Turkey. She has conducted multiple intercultural service learning projects with both university and elementary school students.
Content
Tables and Figures
Contributors
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Student Voices
Michael Byram: Foreword
Petra Rauschert: Introduction
Part 1: Intercultural Service Learning (ISL) - Concepts and Standards
1.1 Petra Rauschert and Jacqueline Alexander: Interculturality in the Foreign Language Classroom
1.2 Jacqueline Alexander: Defining Intercultural Service Learning
1.3 Jacqueline Alexander: Quality Standards
1.4 Jacqueline Alexander: Effects and Potential of ISL
1.5 Petra Rauschert: Critical Perspectives
1.6 Petra Rauschert: Pedagogies Related to ISL
Part 2: Theoretical Frameworks
2.1 Petra Rauschert: Integrating ISL and Intercultural Citizenship Education
2.2 Petra Rauschert: A Comprehensive Model of Intercultural Service Learning in Foreign Language Education
2.3 Petra Rauschert: Structuring ISL Projects
Part 3: ISL in Practice: Ideas, Examples and Evaluation
3.1 ISL Type I (Within One Country)
3.1.1 Petra Rauschert and Claudia Mustroph: Global Peace Path
3.1.2 Jacqueline Alexander, Petra Rauschert and Michelle Stannard: Around the World in 30 Recipes
3.1.3 Ilianna Mitskopoulou: Museum Project
3.2 ISL Type II (Between Countries)
3.2.1 Petra Rauschert: Happiness - Perspectives from India and Germany
3.2.2 Petra Rauschert: Students Training Managers
3.2.3 Xinrui Chang, Petra Rauschert and Aman Verma: Wiser Decisions - An Ecopedagogical Approach Based on Literature
Part 4. Assessing ISL Projects
4.1 Jacqueline Alexander: Assessing Learning in ISL Projects - General Considerations
4.2 Jacqueline Alexander: Assessing Intercultural Citizenship Competence
4.3 Petra Rauschert: Assessing Democratic Competences in ISL Projects
Jacqueline Alexander: Concluding Remarks
Glossary
Index
Contributors
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Student Voices
Michael Byram: Foreword
Petra Rauschert: Introduction
Part 1: Intercultural Service Learning (ISL) - Concepts and Standards
1.1 Petra Rauschert and Jacqueline Alexander: Interculturality in the Foreign Language Classroom
1.2 Jacqueline Alexander: Defining Intercultural Service Learning
1.3 Jacqueline Alexander: Quality Standards
1.4 Jacqueline Alexander: Effects and Potential of ISL
1.5 Petra Rauschert: Critical Perspectives
1.6 Petra Rauschert: Pedagogies Related to ISL
Part 2: Theoretical Frameworks
2.1 Petra Rauschert: Integrating ISL and Intercultural Citizenship Education
2.2 Petra Rauschert: A Comprehensive Model of Intercultural Service Learning in Foreign Language Education
2.3 Petra Rauschert: Structuring ISL Projects
Part 3: ISL in Practice: Ideas, Examples and Evaluation
3.1 ISL Type I (Within One Country)
3.1.1 Petra Rauschert and Claudia Mustroph: Global Peace Path
3.1.2 Jacqueline Alexander, Petra Rauschert and Michelle Stannard: Around the World in 30 Recipes
3.1.3 Ilianna Mitskopoulou: Museum Project
3.2 ISL Type II (Between Countries)
3.2.1 Petra Rauschert: Happiness - Perspectives from India and Germany
3.2.2 Petra Rauschert: Students Training Managers
3.2.3 Xinrui Chang, Petra Rauschert and Aman Verma: Wiser Decisions - An Ecopedagogical Approach Based on Literature
Part 4. Assessing ISL Projects
4.1 Jacqueline Alexander: Assessing Learning in ISL Projects - General Considerations
4.2 Jacqueline Alexander: Assessing Intercultural Citizenship Competence
4.3 Petra Rauschert: Assessing Democratic Competences in ISL Projects
Jacqueline Alexander: Concluding Remarks
Glossary
Index