Service Learning Impact and Goals

Service learning is a philosophy and methodology that combines academic learning with community service, fostering social commitment and professional skills. It can be integrated into various educational settings, enhancing personal initiative, motivation, and ethical formation. Both students and teachers benefit from this approach, with teachers acting as mediators. The University of Navarra actively promotes and supports service learning initiatives.

What is the primary goal of service learning?

• To complete community service hours

• To combine academic learning with community service

• To improve grades

• To participate in extracurricular activities

How do students apply the competencies of their subjects in service learning?

• By taking additional courses

• By studying more hours

• By practicing in a controlled environment

• By implementing them in the community

What kind of needs does service learning aim to address?

• Theoretical needs

• Personal needs of the students

• Imaginary needs

• Real needs of the community

In which academic levels can service learning be incorporated?

• Only in elective courses

• In both mandatory and elective courses, as well as final projects

• Only in master's programs

• Only in undergraduate courses

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of service learning?

• Enhanced ethical formation

• Decreased academic motivation

• Improved job placement

• Increased personal initiative

How does service learning impact students' academic results?

• It only impacts extracurricular activities

• It has no impact

• It worsens academic results

• It improves academic results

What role does the teacher play in service learning?

• A passive observer

• A strict supervisor

• A mediator and co-learner

• An external evaluator

What is the purpose of the promoter group at the University of Navarra?

• To promote, encourage, and collect service learning experiences

• To grade students' service learning tasks

• To replace traditional teaching methods

• To fund service learning projects