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Service-learning is a form of education in which a student makes a social commitment, reflects on it and learns on a personal, social and professional level. Generally speaking, service-learning is an experience-oriented form of education that connects learning content and social commitment. <\/p>\n
There is no single definition for service-learning. Each institution focusses on specific aspects of the pedagogy. This is also necessary to implement the pedagogy in a sustainable way within its own curricula. <\/p>\n
Some definitions:<\/p>\n
Despite the differences in emphasis in these approaches to service-learning, there are three crucial components that should be present in a service-learning project.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Community engagement” image=”https:\/\/www.servicelearningvlaanderen.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/maatschappelijk-engagement.jpg” alt=”community engagement” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#01868d” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|39px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#01868d” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Each service-learning project starts from real social needs. These needs are formulated in co-creation between teacher, student and community partners. All stakeholders involved (student, organization &teacher) work and think on an equal and reciprocal basis. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Theoretical deepening” image=”https:\/\/www.servicelearningvlaanderen.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/theoretische-verdieping.png” alt=”Theoretical deepening” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#01868d” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#01868d” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A service-learning project should be integrated into a curriculum, either as an elective or as a compulsory course. In other words, a connection should always be made between theoretical insights and practical experience. This theoretical anchoring is essential. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Reflection” image=”https:\/\/www.servicelearningvlaanderen.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/reflectie.png” alt=”reflection” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#01868d” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”15px|15px|110px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#01868d” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Personal reflection is the common thread throughout every service-learning project and ensures a fruitful connection between theory and practice.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#01868d” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nLearn more about how our different partner institutions are developing the service-learning pedagogy:<\/h4>\n