Abstract
Service-learning integrates experiential learning with community service, yet its community impacts have not been systematically studied. This may reflect the lack of a conceptual model for impact assessment, and failure to investigate the end-beneficiary’s perspective. This study proposes a tripartite model, in which the community impact of service-learning is analyzed from three perspectives: that of the community partner, the end-beneficiary, and the
service-learning intervention itself. The model identifies three impact domains salient for the community partner: the level of capacity for service; goals and value achieved; and new knowledge and insights gained. For impact domains
salient for the end-beneficiary, the model utilises the needs fulfilment matrix developed by Max-Neef (1991), along with the concept of quality of life. It is argued that the model can accommodate the community impact generated from
the community partner, the end-beneficiary and their interactions.
service-learning intervention itself. The model identifies three impact domains salient for the community partner: the level of capacity for service; goals and value achieved; and new knowledge and insights gained. For impact domains
salient for the end-beneficiary, the model utilises the needs fulfilment matrix developed by Max-Neef (1991), along with the concept of quality of life. It is argued that the model can accommodate the community impact generated from
the community partner, the end-beneficiary and their interactions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’20) |
Place of Publication | Spain |
Publisher | Universitat Politècnica de València |
Pages | 35-43 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788490488119 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2020 |
Event | 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances - Valencia, Spain Duration: 2 Jun 2020 → 5 Jun 2020 http://headconf.org/ |
Publication series
Name | International Conference on Higher Education Advances |
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Volume | 2020-June |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2603-5871 |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances |
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Abbreviated title | HEAd'20 |
Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Valencia |
Period | 2/06/20 → 5/06/20 |
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Keywords
- Community impacts
- Needs fulfilment
- Service-learning
- The community partner
- The end-beneficiary