Intercultural Service Learning by Petra Rauschert, Jacqueline... - 9781800414259

Intercultural Service LearningTheory, Practice and Assessment\nAuthor(s): Petra Rauschert, Jacqueline Alexander\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Multilingual Matters, United Kingdom\nImprint: Multilingual Matters\nISBN-13: 9781800414259, 978-1800414259\nSynopsis\nThis 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 .