Effective and Meaningful Student Engagement Through Service Learning - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798369345894

Editeur : Information Science Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

A paradigm shift is underway in education, challenging traditional teaching methods and calling for a more engaging and purposeful approach. It is necessary to explore how service learning empowers students to address real-world issues, fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills essential for the 21st century. Effective and Meaningful Student Engagement Through Service Learning is a comprehensive exploration of the transformative power of service learning in contemporary education. Within this text, seasoned researchers and practitioners delve into the intricacies of student engagement, emphasizing the importance of active involvement in the learning process. This book opens with a reflection on education, where traditional practices give way to innovative pedagogies. This includes a new pedagogical approach that not only imparts knowledge but also cultivates socially responsible citizens. The book provides a rich tapestry of theoretical foundations, curriculum development strategies, and innovative pedagogical approaches that move beyond passive learning. From evaluating the impact of service learning to incorporating technology and measuring learning outcomes, each chapter offers theoretical frameworks, practical experiments, and real-life examples for educators, administrators, and policymakers. The diverse audience within and beyond the education sector, including students, faculty members, parents, policymakers, NGOs, and community organizations, will find within the pages of this book valuable insights and tools to create more effective and meaningful learning experiences. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the institutionalization of service learning to motivations for sustainable engagement, making it an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about shaping the future of education.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dr. Sharon Valarmathi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). With over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic research, her expertise spans taxation laws, auditing, and general management. She has contributed extensively to service learning, teacher occupational stress, and knowledge management through numerous publications in SCOPUS-indexed journals. Dr. Valarmathi is the co-editor of the SCOPUS-indexed books 'Enhancing Student Engagement in Service Learning' and 'Enhancing Curricula through Service Learning Models'. She also holds a copyright on the 'Service-Learning Phases and Student's Experience Model.' Her research emphasises community engagement, digital skills education, and sustainable community partnerships. Dr Valarmathi has played a pivotal role in institutionalising service-learning programs and has led several faculty development and capacity-building initiatives.

Jacqueline Kareem holds a PhD in Education on the topic ‘Organizational Culture, Leadership Styles, Personal Commitment and Learning Organization: An Exploratory study’. She completed her MPhil in Individualized learning and cooperative learning: an experimental study. Master's in Education research was on Educational technology. She has over 21 years of work experience. Seven years of working for the corporate in the area of Computer Programming and since 2009 as a Teacher Educator in the School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India. She specializes in teaching of Pedagogy of Mathematics, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Quantitative Research Methodology, Assessment and learning, and Educational Statistics. Major research interests are in the area of educational leadership and management, Pedagogy of mathematics and physics, educational technology and Inclusive education. She is keenly interested in the latest technological and pedagogical innovations used to empower the student-teachers. She has been the coordinator for Service learning for the department since 10 years. She has presented and published a number of research articles in reputed Universities and Scientific Journals. She is a trainer for implementation of STEM education and ESD, AI in education, ICT in Education, Quantitative research methods and software packages used for teaching learning and assessment.

Veerta Tantia is working as Associate Professor at the Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, India. Her research areas are in Accounting and Finance. She has researched on organisational culture, Occupational stress on self-efficacy on Teachers, Corporate Performance of India Companies . She has presented and participated in several International Conferences.

Kishore Selva Babu is currently affiliated with Christ University.

Patrick Jude Lucas is currently affiliated with Christ University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Information Science Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798369345894
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 293
• Éditeur: Valarmathi Sharon, Kareem Jacqueline, Tantia Veerta, Babu Kishore Selva, Lucas Patrick Jude
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible