The short-term International teaching program organized by the Antasari State
Islamic University (UIN) is designed to provide opportunities for students to
teach abroad, one of which is in Thailand, to introduce cross-cultural teaching
experiences and improve professional skills internationally. The program lasts
for one month and provides insight into multicultural education. This study aims
to describe the experiences and challenges the community teachers face in
teaching language subjects during the short-term international teaching program.
This study used a qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with
community teachers. The results showed that the teacher community found
various benefits, such as improving professional skills and enriching insights in
managing diverse classes. Community teachers implemented various learning
strategies, using interactive teaching methods. However, they also faced various
challenges, such as language barriers, significant differences in proficiency
levels, and too many students in the class. This study is expected to provide
insight into the development of international education programs and teacher
training in the future, as well as be a reference for education policies that are
more responsive to global needs.