Abstract
Community service-learning (CSL) is implemented mainly in smallscale classes. To date, little is known about how large-scale CSL courses could best be designed. This study seeks to identify benefits and potential strategies for designing large-scale CSL courses. A qualitative multiple case study was performed of three large-scale university courses (> 100 students) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Based on three core concepts of CSL, reflection, reciprocal learning, and transformational learning experiences were used as sensitizing topics in the thematic analysis. Implementing CSL in large-scale courses showed multiple benefits, such as the amount of work that could be completed and the potential to reduce students’ individual workload. At the same time, realizing CSL in large-scale courses offered some challenges. This article presents nine hands-on strategies to implement CSL in large-scale courses.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 19-40 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Apr 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We would like to thank all participating teachers, community partners and students for sharing their experiences openly. We would also thank them for their commitment and enthusiasm for implementing CSL in their courses.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 by the University of Georgia.
Funding
We would like to thank all participating teachers, community partners and students for sharing their experiences openly. We would also thank them for their commitment and enthusiasm for implementing CSL in their courses.
Keywords
- class size
- college/university courses
- community service-learning
- higher education
- large classes