Service learning: applaying educational theory in practice

Subject Areas : Research in Curriculum Planning

Maryam Marandi, ¹ , Yusef Adib ² , Eskandar Fathiazar ³ , Firooz Mahmoodi ⁴

1 - Ph.D in Curriculum Studies, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
2 - Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Education, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
3 - Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
4 - Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

Received: 2016-02-06 Accepted : 2018-11-03 Published : 2018-12-22

Keywords: educational theory, Curriculum, Speculative Essay, service learning,

Abstract :

Service learning has a history of nearly a centry as one oflearn new approaches and discourses. Learning course concepts through participation in a community service project says service learning. This educational approach is one of a variety of experiential learning,provides an opportunity for learners to recognize their social needs and planning to meet one of that needs,during the various phases of work (from planning to implemention and evaluation) set written in the textbook concepts to learn.Service learning links experience of traditional teaching with real life and ability to meet the challenges and problems life provides for learners.This educational discourse, focusing on curriculum and educational content and not only don’t forget textbook, But also through practical experience and applying teaching of the school to serve the people of the community that it serves require, learners understand of the educational content is deeper and more tangible. Eisner argues,this kind of learning is essential for schools and universities and emphasizes on paying attention to educate genius students with technical skills including assesment, critical thinking,and effective communication, which is referred to as service learning. In this study, "Speculative Essay" is used as research method and "Review of Documentation" is used as a tool for information gathering. According to the research purpose, topics such as Definition of service learning, philosophical foundations of service learning, the models in this education, principal andadvantages and disadvantages for the education related to explain the necessity of attention to service learning in designing curricula and educational system in Iran.

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