An Appreciation of Cross-cultural Differences through International Service-learning at International Christian University, Japan

Every year during semester break in July to August, Petra Christian University holds an international service-learning which is popularly known as Community Outreach Program (COP). This program has been conducted for 20 yr since 1996 in which more than 15 university partners from 10 different countries have participated in COP. In this research the impact of COP on the community served through a survey done on 140 residents of twelve villages in Mojokerto regency, East Java province in Indonesia is studied. Cultural exchange between the villagers and the students was also measured, particularly with the overseas participants. Additionally, the economic impact and the villagers’ wish for a better service that the coming COP can provide, is also investigated. The results indicate that the villagers were satisfied with the programs, either physical or non-physical programs implemented in the village during COP. The presence of the overseas students in their villages made them learn cultural, language, and religion diversities. Even though, languages were the barrier for them to communicate with the foreign students, but they treated those students as if they were their own children. The villagers hope that this program will be continued.

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Cultivating Cross-Cultural Learning and Collaboration Among Special Educators Engaged in International Service-Learning

International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement ◽

10.37333/001c.31307 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Amy Rose ◽

Melissa Snyder ◽

Amy Murphy-Nugen ◽

Gayle Maddox ◽

Carol Isaac MacKusic ◽

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Keyword(s):

Service Learning ◽

Special Educators ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Cultural Learning ◽

International Service Learning ◽

International Service ◽

Learning And Collaboration

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Teaching Cross-Cultural Competence in a Smart Machine Age

10.4018/978-1-7998-7548-2.ch005 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 92-109

Author(s):

David A. Wernick ◽

John D. Branch

Keyword(s):

Service Learning ◽

Cultural Competence ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Business World ◽

Skill Sets ◽

Machine Age ◽

International Service Learning ◽

International Service ◽

Florida International University ◽

Smart Machine

The business world is in a state of flux due in part to the advent of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart robots, and nanotechnology. The dawn of this ‘Smart Machine Age' has significant implications for business education, which will need to be transformed with a new focus on imparting knowledge, skills, and abilities suitable for the new workplace environment. Among the skill sets that are in highest demand according to employers is cross-cultural competence (CC). Scholarly interest in CC has grown exponentially in recent years and there is an emerging consensus that it is best taught through non-traditional pedagogies centered on experiential learning. This chapter explores the efficacy of international service learning as a tool for teaching CC, with a focus on an innovative social entrepreneurship project undertaken at Florida International University. The project involves a partnership between a student organization, an NGO, and a women's self-help group in India.

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Navigating Cultural Differences in Interprofessional, International Service-Learning

Health and Interprofessional Practice ◽

10.7772/2159-1253.1052 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tiffany L Boggis ◽

Megan Kelly ◽

Katie Schumacher ◽

Nicole Randt ◽

Dana Erickson

Keyword(s):

Service Learning ◽

Cultural Differences ◽

International Service Learning ◽

International Service

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Cognitive gadgets: A provocative but flawed manifesto

Behavioral and Brain Sciences ◽

10.1017/s0140525x19001134 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Marco Del Giudice

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Mind ◽

Cultural Differences ◽

Twin Studies ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Evolutionary Approach ◽

Genetic Inheritance ◽

Double Standards ◽

Cross Cultural Differences ◽

Cherry Picking ◽

Dichotomous Thinking

Abstract The argument against innatism at the heart of Cognitive Gadgets is provocative but premature, and is vitiated by dichotomous thinking, interpretive double standards, and evidence cherry-picking. I illustrate my criticism by addressing the heritability of imitation and mindreading, the relevance of twin studies, and the meaning of cross-cultural differences in theory of mind development. Reaching an integrative understanding of genetic inheritance, plasticity, and learning is a formidable task that demands a more nuanced evolutionary approach.

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Community Involvement and Benefits From an International Service Learning Program

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp2.sig7.5 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (7) ◽

pp. 5-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lata A. Krishnan ◽

Christi Masters ◽

Jennifer M. Simpson

Keyword(s):

Service Learning ◽

Experiential Learning ◽

Community Involvement ◽

Learning Program ◽

Short Term ◽

International Service Learning ◽

International Service ◽

Short Term Study ◽

Service Activities ◽

Study Abroad Program

Service learning (SL) is a form of experiential learning in which students are involved in community service activities that are related to academic course objectives. A key aspect that separates SL from other forms of experiential learning is the mutually beneficial nature of the service activities. Much of the SL and international SL (ISL) literature has focused on positive learning outcomes for students, with much less focus on the benefits of SL to the community. Speech, Language, and Hearing Services (SLHS) in Zambia is an intensive SL short-term study abroad program. This paper describes the benefits to the community via the SLHS in Zambia program.

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