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This book provides an in-depth, multi-faceted look into capacity building for service-learning, using the case of the higher education landscape in Hong Kong. Service-learning has been proven to be an effective pedagogy for the holistic development of students, as well as promotion of their well-being. It also attempts to promote the well-being of the service recipients and the community. While service-learning is becoming increasingly popular in many higher educational institutions around the world, the learning gains that can be attained from service-learning are only as good as the learning experience allows, and poorly-developed or motivated service-learning may potentially do adverse harm to students and the community. This book reinforces the imperative to enhance the capacity of the institution, teachers, students and community partners by exploring a diverse range of methods for achieving capacity building among different stakeholders. Examples of the methods explored include formal course-based professional development, scale development, action research, and communities of practice. Furthermore, the book includes a series of detailed, qualitative case studies that are aimed at embodying good practice, unpacking “what matters” from service-learning. Aa a useful resource for scholars and educators who are passionate about holistic youth leadership development, this book is also relevant to researchers in the intersection between well-being and higher education.

Education, Higher --- Service learning --- College students --- Higher education --- Postsecondary education --- Universities and colleges --- Civic engagement (Education) --- Community service (Education) --- Community service learning --- Engagement, Civic (Education) --- School-based community service --- Student community service --- Student service --- Experiential learning --- Social service --- Student volunteers in social service --- Education --- Well-being. --- Quality of life. --- Education, Higher. --- Continuing education. --- Inclusive education. --- Well-Being. --- Quality of Life Research. --- Higher Education. --- Educational Philosophy. --- Lifelong Learning. --- Inclusive Education. --- Philosophy.

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This edited book looks at Service-Learning - a valuable means to promote civic engagement and youth leadership in students through the application of student learning to needy people in the community. It describes selected Service-Learning projects in different areas by highlighting the subjects being offered, service site(s), service projects completed, evaluation findings and reflections of teachers. Although Service-Learning has grown tremendously in the West, its development in different Chinese societies is still at its infancy. Thus, this book provides valuable insights on the implementation and future directions of the Service-Learning movement in different Chinese societies by documenting related experiences and sharing successful stories. It also examines related evaluation findings and impacts on students to show that through Service-Learning, empathy, social awareness, social responsibility and psychosocial skills of students can be strengthened and can eventually promote their quality of life. In addition, the book highlights that Service-Learning activities promote the well-being of clients and communities being served. It also stimulates thinking and sharpens the thoughts of educators, administrators and those who wish to promote the quality of life of students and service recipients through Service-Learning.

Developmental psychology --- Qualitative methods in social research --- Age group sociology --- Sociology --- sociologie --- ontwikkelingspsychologie --- levenskwaliteit --- leidinggeven --- jongerencultuur --- Hong Kong

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Developmental psychology --- Qualitative methods in social research --- Age group sociology --- Sociology --- sociologie --- ontwikkelingspsychologie --- levenskwaliteit --- leidinggeven --- jongerencultuur --- Hong Kong