Exploring Outcomes of Service-Learning Participantion: 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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| author | Hamdan Said Iqbal Ahmad Faizah Mohamad Nor |
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-77c357b9ddd34897bd42bca9337f46602023-11-24T17:01:44ZengUUM PressMalaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction1675-81102180-24832019-11-0110.32890/mjli2019.16.2.5Exploring Outcomes of Service-Learning Participantion: Evidence from PakistanHamdan SaidIqbal AhmadFaizah Mohamad NorPurpose - 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.https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=e457bd74-bb6e-424a-af98-8e9fe233e678 |
| spellingShingle | Hamdan Said Iqbal Ahmad Faizah Mohamad Nor Exploring Outcomes of Service-Learning Participantion: Evidence from Pakistan Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction |
| title | Exploring Outcomes of Service-Learning Participantion: Evidence from Pakistan |
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| title_fullStr | Exploring Outcomes of Service-Learning Participantion: Evidence from Pakistan |
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| title_short | Exploring Outcomes of Service-Learning Participantion: Evidence from Pakistan |
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