Connecting North and South: Engaging Latin American English Learners, Kenyan Intercultural Communications and American Undergraduate Students through Reciprocal Service Learning

Authors

Laureen Fregeau, University of South AlabamaFollow
Ukaiko A. Bitrus-Ojiambo
Suhana Chikatla
William Cornejo

Abstract

Reciprocal Service Learning through videoconferencing is an efficient tool for connecting native English speakers of various world Englishes and ELs in other nations for the benefit of all. The authors of this study recognize the reciprocal nature of teaching and learning and the social justice of equalizing power structures through the inclusion of participants and researchers from both North and South as members of a project and research team. Through participant observation and document review the authors examine the experiences of educators and learners in the phenomenon of reciprocal service learning through videoconferencing focused on cultural competence and English language communication.

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Recommended Citation

Fregeau, Laureen; Bitrus-Ojiambo, Ukaiko A.; Chikatla, Suhana; and Cornejo, William (2018) "Connecting North and South: Engaging Latin American English Learners, Kenyan Intercultural Communications and American Undergraduate Students through Reciprocal Service Learning," ECTESOL Review: Vol. 2: No. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/ectesol_review/vol2/iss1/4