International Journal of Educational Management and Innovation (IJEMI)
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023)

Reflection On Service-Learning Among Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Students

Zainudin Hassan (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Jayanthi Marrimuthu (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Tan Meng Lee Vincent (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Latha Haridass (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Wan Asri Wan Mat (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Oct 2023

Abstract

The purpose of service learning is to connect theory and practice in a way that gives students a prospect to both take part in a service activity that meets community needs, as well as reflect on the experience in class to enhance their civic engagement and deepen their understanding of course content. A successful service-learning program requires reflective practice. The School of Education at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia has been conducting service-learning for many years. Although there is no proper guideline for the students to reflect on their service-learning experiences, students are still expected to do so. The objective in this study are describing service-learning experience. This research study applies case study research method among students’ reflective experiences in service-learning at School of Education in UTM. Data collection was done using qualitative research methodology involving semi structured interviews with UTM postgraduates. Triangulation method used to validate the data and continued with thematic analysis to identify the themes. The findings for every research question have been plotted in diagram. Based on the themes from the findings, a template was proposed for improving service-learning reflection for the students from UTM.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijemi

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

The IJEMI has sought to publish research on publishing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research articles in the scope of Education Management including leadership, education planning, human resources, education finance, curriculum, facilities and infrastructure, public relations, student ...