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Title: Unpacking the Complexities of International Service Learning in the 'Global Citizenship: Service Learning in Thailand' Program
Language: English
Authors: Kellie Gerbers, Han Kim
Source: New Directions for Student Leadership. 2026 (189):95-102.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Study Abroad, Service Learning, Higher Education, Global Approach, Citizenship, Values, International Cooperation, Lifelong Learning
Geographic Terms: Thailand
DOI: 10.1002/yd.70048
ISSN: 2373-3349
2373-3357
Abstract: In higher education, international service learning (ISL) began gaining significant traction in the late 1980s and has continued to grow in popularity as a pedagogical tool. This article examines the documented challenges and benefits of ISL, drawing on reflections from alumni of Westminster University's May Term Study Experience (MTSE), "Global Citizenship: Service Learning in Thailand." Alumni reflections were qualitatively analyzed to identify key themes, including clarification of personal values, cross-cultural collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong global learning. The program's most recent faculty contributors offer autoethnographic insights and recommendations for educators on how to support ISL in ways that center host communities rather than visitors.
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