Location

MD215, Paul Cardinal Shen Medical Building, Fu Jen University

Start Date

29-5-2015 4:20 PM

End Date

29-5-2015 5:30 PM

Description

This paper discusses an action research as an approach to improving service-learning programs in a residential college (RC) of a university in Macau, China. The new RC system is aiming at integrating students' in-class and out-of-class experiences. Service-learning tends to become an important part of the RC programming so as to foster students' generic skills and civic engagement. However, partly due to the young development of the university's service-learning programs, and the inadequate relevant experience of the RC teachers, the author reflects on the trajectory of programs she has designed and (co-)organized, and analyzes the major areas of concern. This paper concludes with key reflection generated from the second research cycle to suggest how future programs may be more effectively executed.

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Wan, S. W.-S. (2015, May). Cycle 3.0? Action research & critical reflection on service-learning programs of a residential college in Macau. Paper presented at the 5th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning: Love Journey: Community Engagement through Service-Learning, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan.

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Cycle 3.0? Action research & critical reflection on service-learning programs of a residential college in Macau

MD215, Paul Cardinal Shen Medical Building, Fu Jen University

This paper discusses an action research as an approach to improving service-learning programs in a residential college (RC) of a university in Macau, China. The new RC system is aiming at integrating students' in-class and out-of-class experiences. Service-learning tends to become an important part of the RC programming so as to foster students' generic skills and civic engagement. However, partly due to the young development of the university's service-learning programs, and the inadequate relevant experience of the RC teachers, the author reflects on the trajectory of programs she has designed and (co-)organized, and analyzes the major areas of concern. This paper concludes with key reflection generated from the second research cycle to suggest how future programs may be more effectively executed.