학술논문

Introductory Service-Learning Experience: Macau College Students in Ethnic Minority School of Mountain Area in China
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Source
Metropolitan Universities. Sep 2019 30(3):10-19.
Subject
Macau
China
Language
English
ISSN
1047-8485
Abstract
This paper described how university students from Macau took social responsibility in China through Service-Learning project. It was an introductory experience for the student participants and for the children in the mountain area as well. This study aimed at raising children's interest in learning and their desire of continuing study. Results were reported in four themes: (1) increasing personal competence of teamwork spirits, leadership and service skills; (2) students' perception towards poverty issue and education in China rural and mountain areas; (3) having commitment to the next service; (4) realizing that Service-Learning must be a mutual process. This paper also provides an overview of how a living-learning community dedicated itself to community service to educate residents holistically.