2018 SLI United Planet's Learning & Leading Cross-Culturally with International Service Learning handout

1. Learning & Leading Cross-Culturally with International Service Learning
Callie Roberts, International Programs Supervisor – United Planet
What is International Service Learning?
United Planet’s Global Citizenship Model
• A framework for integrating cross-cultural understanding and leadership
development components to service learning programs
5 Pillars of Global Citizenship
1. Relational Diplomacy
2. Global Leadership
3. Global Understanding
4. Civic Engagement
5. Academic and Professional Competence
Relational Diplomacy: Stronger relationships can be cultivated beyond borders by
bringing together people around common interests
Global Leadership: Leadership is a process, moving from the individual to society
– harnessing the 8 C’s of leadership development – change, citizenship,
collaboration, commitment, common purpose, congruence, consciousness of self,
controversy with civility
Global Understanding: The knowledge and respect for differences in values,
morals, beliefs, traditions, and understanding where all these things stem from
Civic Engagement: Learning through the vehicle of service; through engagement
with the community
Academic and Professional Competency: Providing the tools to develop skills
related to field of study, career, future goals, etc.
Does your service-learning program promote and uphold these 5 Pillars?
What are the outcomes from these types of programs?
Learning Dimensions
• Knowledge – What do we want to know or learn?
• Skills – What skills do we want to develop?
• Value – What values are important to possess or understand?