Many students can’t see the connection between the different modules they study. Here’s an approach that integrates learning across 5 modules, and has community benefit as a worthwhile outcome.

Students of the Infocomm specialization module become involved in a service learning project following a request from the Prisons Department. Reformative trainees receive help in developing social skills, academic coaching, hobby promotion and special interest activities.

International Service Learning provides the opportunity for a profound learning experience. Students are taken out of their comfort zones and need to confront genuine challenges.

Some of our Interdisciplinary Studies lecturers are in Cambodia, teaching English to civil servants. They are using interesting ways to communicate with the ‘students’ and each other, and to keep a journal of their experiences.