Service-learning (SL) enables educational institutions to offer students meaningful community-based learning experiences, fostering the acquisition of civic and citizenship competencies. While the potential impact of SL on students’ learningis acknowledged, previous studies frequently adoptedqualitative methodologies and lacked systematic approaches. This study aimed to investigate the impact of SL on students' civic and citizenship competencies using a longitudinal mixed-method approach. 33 participants completed pre- and post-course questionnaires assessing sense of community responsibility, civic engagement, and social justice orientation. Students also provided qualitative reflections on their learnings concerning these constructs. Although measured constructs did not exhibit significant variations, students recognised an increased awareness of their ability to contribute to the community and promote social justice. This finding emphasises the role of SL in fostering civic engagement and active citizenship.

Il service-learning (SL) offre agli studenti esperienze di apprendimento significative in contesti comunitari, promuovendo l'acquisizione di competenze civiche e di cittadinanza. Sebbene sia stato riconosciuto l'impatto potenziale del SL sull'apprendimento degli studenti, gli studi precedenti hanno spesso utilizzato metodologie qualitative e approcci poco sistematici. Questo studio ha indagato l'impatto del SL sulle competenze civiche e di cittadinanza degli studenti utilizzando un approccio longitudinale a metodo misto. 33 partecipanti hanno completato questionari pre e post-corso valutando il senso di responsabilità verso la comunità, l'impegno civico e l'orientamento alla giustizia sociale, e fornendo riflessioni qualitative sulle loro esperienze di apprendimento legate a questi costrutti. Sebbene i costrutti misurati non abbiano mostrato variazioni significative, gli studenti hanno riconosciuto una maggiore consapevolezza della propria capacità di contribuire alla comunità per promuovere la giustizia sociale. Questo risultato sottolinea il ruolo del SL nel promuovere l'impegno civico e la cittadinanza attiva.

Albanesi, C., Compare, C. (2023). Integrating Academic Learning: Promoting Civic Engagement, Responsibility, and Social Justice through Service-Learning. FORM@RE, 23(2), 80-92 [10.36253/form-14684].

Integrating Academic Learning: Promoting Civic Engagement, Responsibility, and Social Justice through Service-Learning

Albanesi, Cinzia;Compare, Christian
2023

Abstract

Service-learning (SL) enables educational institutions to offer students meaningful community-based learning experiences, fostering the acquisition of civic and citizenship competencies. While the potential impact of SL on students’ learningis acknowledged, previous studies frequently adoptedqualitative methodologies and lacked systematic approaches. This study aimed to investigate the impact of SL on students' civic and citizenship competencies using a longitudinal mixed-method approach. 33 participants completed pre- and post-course questionnaires assessing sense of community responsibility, civic engagement, and social justice orientation. Students also provided qualitative reflections on their learnings concerning these constructs. Although measured constructs did not exhibit significant variations, students recognised an increased awareness of their ability to contribute to the community and promote social justice. This finding emphasises the role of SL in fostering civic engagement and active citizenship.
2023
Albanesi, C., Compare, C. (2023). Integrating Academic Learning: Promoting Civic Engagement, Responsibility, and Social Justice through Service-Learning. FORM@RE, 23(2), 80-92 [10.36253/form-14684].
Albanesi, Cinzia; Compare, Christian
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