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This article aims to enhance the effectiveness of international service-learning programs based on past experiences.

May 2, 2026Open Access

Designing Effective International Service-Learning:Insights from the Past

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This article aims to enhance the effectiveness of international service-learning programs based on past experiences.
Reflection on three ISL programs conducted from 2018 to 2025 involving multiple universities across three countries.
Analysis of factors influencing student motivation in ISL projects.
Identification of strategies for effective time management during ISL activities.
Success of ISL programs is significantly linked to student motivation.
Effective communication in English should be perceived as challenging yet attainable for students.
Clear understanding of the meaning of participation boosts engagement, supported by appropriate time management practices.

Abstract

This article reflects on three international service-learning (ISL) programs conducted between 2018 and 2025 in collaboration with universities in Japan, Singapore, and the United States, for the purpose of designing more effective ISL projects in the coming years.Through the reflection, the author argues that the success of ISL depends largely on student motivation and emphasizes several key factors for maintaining it.Specifically, motivation is best supported when English communication is framed as challenging but achievable, when students clearly understand the significance of their participationwhether through community contribution or internship-like experiencesand when time is carefully managed to allow for both preparation and engagement.

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