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Application of the service-learning methodology in the university environment; Aplicación de la metodología aprendizaje-servicio en el ámbito universitario

European Public and Social Innovation Review
Journal · Vol. 10
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Introduction: The Service-Learning methodology promotes the comprehensive development of the student, strengthens professional competencies and civic engagement, optimizes teaching, and links the university with the community, aligning with the EHEA and the SDGs. Methodology: With the main objective of fostering meaningful learning and civic engagement among students by addressing real challenges in the community through the planning, implementation, and reflection on service projects that generate a positive impact both on students and the community, the Service-Learning methodology is used in two university courses at the International University of Valencia. Results: Five projects have been created following the Service-Learning methodology, and in the Educational Research course, 100% of the students have passed with 67.85% scoring above 7. Discussions: Authors like Hovey (2011) emphasize the importance of the real context in Service-Learning for the consolidation of learning, also reflecting that a positive impact on the community generates more meaningful learning. Conclusions: Service-Learning promotes civic engagement by involving students in projects that address real needs of the school community. © 2025, HISIN (History of Information Systems). All rights reserved.

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educational innovation service-learning teaching university Institutionalization Methodology

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Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Funding & Acknowledgements
Universidad Internacional de Valencia, VIU
Esta investigaci\u00F3n recibi\u00F3 financiaci\u00F3n externa de la Universidad Internacional de Valencia.
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