Exploring outcomes of service-learning participation: evidence from Pakistan
Purpose - This study explored the perspectives of teachers on outcomes of service-learning participation in vocational training institutes. The main purpose was to gain a better understanding of outcomes concerning service-learning participation of vocational training institute students in Pakistan....
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| Language: | English |
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Universiti Utara Malaysia Press
2019
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| Online Access: | https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/28934/1/MJLI%2016%2002%202019%20125-154.pdf https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/28934/ https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2019.16.2.5 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Utara Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Purpose - This study explored the perspectives of teachers on outcomes of service-learning participation in vocational training institutes. The main purpose was to gain a better understanding of outcomes concerning service-learning participation of vocational training institute students in Pakistan.
Methodology - A total of 315 respondents participated in the study. Data were collected from 15 randomly selected vocational training institutes using a self-designed questionnaire which was drafted and validated after expert approval. The construct validation of the questionnaire was established through Exploratory Factor Analysis.
Findings - The findings indicated that participation in service-learning resulted in increased course content knowledge, the development of interpersonal skills, and the development of a volunteering attitude among the vocational institute students.
Significance - This study is one of the few studies related to academic outcomes of vocational education students as a result of service-learning participation. The results facilitate understanding of the pedagogical role of service-learning as a practical teaching approach and would be of particular interest to employers who are looking for skilled manpower in the current job market. |
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