Case Study Of Service Learning Research Articles

Building Student Sustainability Competencies through a Trash-Practice Nudge Project: Service Learning Case Study in Kuwait

This discussion describes an experimental behavioral economics class implemented in a service learning format. Students implemented two nudge interventions to influence public trash behavior, which is an issue throughout the Middle East/North Africa (MENA). The aim in one project was to encourage more use of trash bins in a multi-screen theater and in the other to sort plastic, glass, and paper when throwing trash in the public bins at a university. These two organizations paid the implementation costs, which were quite low, as common for most nudges. The class was co-taught by two university faculty and several personnel from governmental and UN offices responsible for building nudge capabilities in Kuwait. In each case, results in the student projects demonstrated that nudging resulted in a substantial improvement. Students gained strong competencies in applying sustainability principles to a specific problem and in carrying out a real-world project. They learned the importance of collaborating with stakeholders and got to see that their work was actually used in policy formation by the Kuwait government and the UNDP’s Kuwait office.

수행적 인문학 수업의 가능성

This study aims to elevate performativity in humanities education through the implementation of service learning in the design and instruction of English Children’s Literature. In this service learning case study, participants enrolled in an English Children’s Literature course collaborated to develop creative English education programs and activity plans based on their classroom learning. They also performed a six-week educational service in diverse local settings, including an elementary school, children’s centers, and community welfare facilities. Throughout the service period, students maintained reflective weekly journals, critically contemplating their experiences and insights gained during their community engagement. Additionally, they had the opportunity to share their service experiences through presentations and evaluation activities. Results from a survey indicate overwhelmingly positive responses from the participants towards service learning. The study showcases how this approach invigorates humanities education by empowering students to actively shape their learning journey while fostering meaningful connections with the community.

Changes in Volunteerism Perception: Results from an International Service Learning Case Study

Background Engagement in volunteer activities is an experience that many students may not prioritize due to lack of time and interest. Purpose This research examines the use of International Service Learning (ISL) as a potential platform to positively change student perceptions of volunteerism. Methodology/Approach Multiple methods (interviews, journals, observations) were used to measure ISL impacts on 13 San Francisco State University students who participated in an ISL experience in Costa Rica in Spring 2017. Data were analyzed based on five processes of transformational learning, as outlined by Naude. Findings/Conclusions The results show that a change in volunteer perspective was evident in students as a result of the ISL experience. Students’ motivation evolved from desirability to travel abroad to an apparent sense of stewardship and desire to give back. Implications Participating in ISL programs can have a profound impact on students. Including international travel components may be a useful tool to entice the millennial student to participate in SL programs. Participants’ regular reflective activities are proven to be crucial to the process of enhancing ISL.

Responsabilidad social universitaria. Nuevos estímulos para el aprendizaje en contextos reales.

Higher education as the medium for maximum level of training for citizens and professionals seeking social transformation merits a rethinking of pedagogical proposals, particularly if we take into account that learning today is not exclusive to classrooms. There are many stimuli that students have access to when they need to develop a skill or acquire knowledge. Our proposal regarding university social responsibility seeks not only to work towards the transformation of the students and the community involve d but also to provide a space for pedagogical design that adapts to new modalities for the acquisition of knowledge for adult students. In this article we describe a service learning case study: La Huella (“The footprint”), which was carried out by 4 teach ers and a total of 67 students from 6 modules from different degree programs in Business Administration. Their main achievements were to collaborate in the development of a brand with deep links to creative channeling as insertion therapy; the manual crea tion of valuable objects as an expression of a state of human fulfillment, and the development of a Volunteer Program that would support the commercial arm and the promotional strategy of dissemination through social networks.

Case Study of Service-Learning Linked to 'History of Science’ Lecture for Pre-service Science Teachers

Case Study of Service-Learning Linked to 'History of Science’ Lecture for Pre-service Science Teachers

A Case Study of Service Learning in Connection with College Liberal Arts

본 연구는 교양과목으로 영어를 택한 학생이 북한이탈주민 대학생의 남한대학 사회적응을 돕기 위해 서비스러닝에 참여한 경험을 질적 연구방법으로 기술하고자 하였다. 연구목적을 달성하기 위해 매주 학생들이 작성한 성찰일지, 개별 인터뷰, 그리고 두 차례에 거친 평가회 내용을 분석하였다. 그 결과, 첫째, 서비스러닝을 통해 학생들은 문화적 차이를 존중하는 법을 배우고 남북 대학생들이 크게 다르지 않다는 사실을 깨닫게 되었다고 한다. 둘째, 서비스러닝이 교과수업에 도움이 된 점은 영어능력 향상과 자신감 고취에 있는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 성공적인 서비스러닝을 위해 학생들은 공감능력을 키우고, 편견을 깨기 위해 노력했으며, 마지막으로, 다음번 서비스러닝 활동 설계를 위해 개선해야 할 점으로 정확하고 공정한 역할배정, 명확한 보고체계 설정, 격주가 아닌 매주 열리는 수업, 그리고 교육 행정적 지원을 꼽았다.The purpose of this qualitative research is to describe the experience of South Korean college students who participated in service learning for North Korean defectors who have difficulty adapting themselves to South Korean universities. To this end, this study examined weekly reflective journals, and conducted individual interviews and evaluation meetings two times. The results are as follows. First, students learned how to respect cultural differences and also realized two Koreans did not differ much. Second, it turns out that service-learning also helps them with their classes by enhancing their English speaking skill and self- confidence. Third, students developed empathy and tried to break their prejudices for a successful service-learning experience. Finally, practical suggestions haven been made for the next service-learning program. Accurate and fair role assignment, clear understanding of the reporting system, weekly program operation, and educational administrative support are required for the successful operation of the service learning.

서비스러닝을 활용한 중국어 탄뎀(Tandem) 수업 사례 연구

서비스러닝을 활용한 중국어 탄뎀(Tandem) 수업 사례 연구

Balancing classroom ready with community ready: enabling agency to engage with community through critical service learning

ABSTRACTRecent initial teacher education policy and regulatory frameworks privilege “classroom ready” discourses. Taking up “readiness” as technical skill requiring more “practice” leads to narrowing of teachers’ roles and efficacy with increasing pressure and regulation that marginalises ideals to equip pre-service teachers to be “community ready”. We argue that enabling preservice teacher agency to engage with community beyond notions of mastering bounded classroom practice is critical to teachers’ roles. Supporting teachers to teach in context as engaged global citizens requires a readiness of relational understanding and skills about the lived experiences of learners, and their wider community contexts. Data from a critical service learning case study highlight how preservice teacher agency to engage with community is conceptualised and experienced in simultaneously beneficial and challenging ways. These findings indicate the complex, yet necessarily significant contributions of service learning experiences to the development of preservice teacher “readiness”.

Case Study of Service Learning for the Knowledge Donation Activity of University Students

Case Study of Service Learning for the Knowledge Donation Activity of University Students

Engaged Pedagogy and Transformative Learning in Graduate Education: A Service Learning Case Study

Operating at the interface between ideas and action, graduate education in geography and planning has a responsibility to provide students with theoretical and practical training. This paper describes service-learning as a form of engaged pedagogy, exploring its ability to interrogate notions related to the “professional turn” and its contributions to transformative learning. Using a case study of a graduate-level service-learning course at the University of Toronto, we address the challenges associated with service-learning and highlight opportunities for students, faculty, universities, and community organizations. Our case study is based on assessment and analysis of the course and contributions to student learning, professional development, and community engagement. We contend that, at the graduate level, service-learning is an underutilized pedagogical tool. Service-learning can impart high-demand skills to graduate students by transforming how students learn and move from knowledge into ideas and ultimately action, and by offering opportunities for developing higher-order reasoning and critical thinking. 

Serving those who served us: a case study of service learning

Serving those who served us: a case study of service learning

Screen English and community service: A service-learning case study on using the movie The chronicles of Narnia: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe.

Screen English and community service: A service-learning case study on using the movie The chronicles of Narnia: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe.

Service-Learning in Engineering Education and Heritage Preservation

Many communities and nonprofit organizations in the United States grapple with the reuse of publicly owned buildings and infrastructure from the 19th and early 20th centuries that have become landmarks in their communities. Often these communities or organizations do not have adequate resources (technical expertise, funding) for even preliminary engineering services. Engineering programs at universities can assist these communities by providing engineering expertise through service-learning (SL) projects, at the same time providing engineering students exposure to the field of heritage preservation and to important preservation engineering issues. This article presents SL case studies at the University of Vermont (UVM) as examples of this type of collaboration. Benefits, challenges, and SL assessment results are included. For the past 4 years, as part of a National Science Foundation Department Level Reform (NSF DLR) grant, civil and environmental engineering students at UVM have worked on multiple SL projects with local communities throughout their 4-year program. In many cases, these SL projects have involved historic structures. Although not an original emphasis of the DLR grant, heritage preservation is becoming a component of the UVM reform efforts, such that in 2010 this topic began to be formally included in both the first-year introductory engineering course and senior capstone design course. The SL approach was found to be effective in meeting education goals of the civil and environmental engineering programs and their accreditation requirements as well as providing meaningful service to the local communities caring for historic structures and sites. Both students and faculty gained exposure to and understanding of preservation engineering topics, as well as networking with the heritage preservation community in Vermont and elsewhere. Incorporating heritage preservation issues into engineering programs through SL projects may prove beneficial at other institutions.

A Service Learning Case Study for the Ergonomics Classroom

Applications of human factors and ergonomics in the design process have great potential in a service learning setting. During the 2009 and 2010 fall semesters, a national competition for designing work aids for disabled persons was integrated as a service learning term project in a senior level undergraduate course entitled “Human Factors and Ergonomics I.” This project provided students with hands-on experience in applying both engineering skills (based upon the ABET a-k outcomes) and ergonomics principles to designing for special populations. Throughout the semester students worked one-on-one with an assigned disabled client and the client’s vocational aide in applying concepts learned during the course. The project’s objective was to develop an assistive device that would empower their client with disabilities to overcome barriers to employment. This included enabling their clients to perform their jobs with greater ease and efficiency and in some cases with complete independence. In order to encourage a more widespread adoption of service learning within human factors and ergonomics education, this paper describes one application of a service learning project that can be applied across a variety of human factors and ergonomics courses.

Exploration on Service Learning by InformationTechnology

Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates community service with academic instruction and reflection to enrich students further understanding of course content, meet genuine community needs, develop career-related skills, and become responsible citizens. This study focuses on a case study of service Learning through Information technology in college of China to improve students’comprehensive ability and inspire innovation ability. The study takes the qualitative research to probe into the practical feasibility and effectiveness of service learning by IT

“From Troubled Ground to Common Ground”: The Locust Grove African-American Cemetery Restoration Project: A Case Study of Service-Learning and Community History

Abstract This article chronicles a movement to restore Shippensburg, Pennsylvania's Locust Grove Cemetery, a historic African-American burial ground. The cemetery faced persistent troubles exacerbated by changing demographics in the surrounding neighborhood, its caretakers' limited resources, and the community's history of racial discrimination. Beginning in 2003, Shippensburg University applied history students assisted with research, grant writing, and interpretative materials. By 2005, a community coalition formed that built on the students' efforts, ultimately mobilizing the resources needed to finish the restoration. This case study illustrates the complex dynamics of a community preservation campaign and ways Public History programs can support such efforts.

Preparing Aviators for the 21st Century: A 3-Year Case Study of Service Learning in the Aviation Classroom

This 3-year qualitative case study of service learning in undergraduate aviation classes measures the affective domain learning outcomes of required service learning projects vs. optional service learning projects. A literature review on democratic citizenship suggests a gap in learning materials available to help students become responsible and engaged citizens. Development of the service learning component is described, including critical thinking, problem solving, and developing a clear connection between the course objectives and service activities. The study details three measured outcomes of the affective domain: receiving, responding and valuing. Three semesters of required service learning activities are compared with three semesters of optional service learning activities using descriptive statistics and chisquare analysis. Findings indicate that when service learning is required, students respond at a significantly higher rate than when the service learning is optional. However, students who voluntarily completed the optional activities were found to value the experience to a greater extent than students who were required to complete the projects.

A Service-Learning Model for At-Risk Adolescents

This article describes a service-learning case study and program description involving the development and the delivery of services in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program for secondary students. Following an overview of the philosophy of constructivist theory applied to the concept of the dissemination of information concerning adolescent service-learning, a description of the service-learning model is featured. Specific recommendations for educators for both involving youth in the planning and then working collaboratively with them in the actual implementation of service oriented community projects are provided.

LEARNING ABOUT WOMEN. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN INDIA: A CASE STUDY

On a recent semester-long stay in India, students from Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) learned about a variety of social and economic development issues, with an emphasis on the role and status of women. This study describes and assesses the impact and effectiveness of their learning with a particular focus on their exposure to Meerut Seva Samaj (MSS), one economic development initiative concentrating on rural women.The Indian economy has recently witnessed an increase in entrepreneurship among women. Entrepreneurship often allows women to engage in home-based work so that they still can attend to their domestic duties, while also helping to financially support the family. Banks, companies, and NGOs (non-governmental organizations) are finding that offering micro-credit, or small loans, and other types of entrepreneurial assistance can help women start businesses. Meerut Seva Samaj provides a concrete example of how Indian women, especially in rural areas, can become successful entrepreneurs with the help of technology, training and other resources. MSS also assists local communities in the use of biogas, an environmentally friendly energy source that improves the environment and fertility of land in rural areas. The study places this service learning case study from India in the context of the literature on women, economic development, entrepreneurship and environmental issues.

Service-Learning Case Study in Heat Transfer

This paper describes the implementation and the impact of a service-learning project in a heat transfer course for undergraduate engineering students. The students visited low-income households in the Detroit area and installed insulation materials on doors and windows thereby conserving energy and reducing heating costs during the cold months. The students collected information about the materials, dimensions, and relevant engineering parameters. They used the information to calculate the resulting dollar amount of energy savings. There were interactions with a university office in charge of assisting the faculty in using service learning by developing course-relevant community-service projects. There was collaboration with a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of resource efficient homes through training and technical assistance. Data were first gathered about the students’ awareness and attitudes regarding the relationship between engineering work and society. Students rated themselves in leadership attributes such as empathy, awareness, conceptualization, and the community, and also in social justice interests such as the dignity of the human person, the common good, rights, responsibilities and poverty. After conducting the project, they reflected on their experience. Analysis of the students’ responses clearly showed that they became more aware and perceptive of their role as engineers in a societal context.