Abstract
While Service-Learning projects implemented by university
students are common, there are very few attempts for
university students to work together with high school
students to deliver Service-Learning projects. This collabor-
ation can help university students to polish their leadership
skills. At the same time, high school students can learn
about community service through such projects. In summer
2023, students from three high schools admitting students
with behavioral and emotional problems joined the Service-
Learning projects implemented by university students in
three sites in mainland China (Hangzhou, Xi’an and
Chengdu). In this study, we conducted focus group inter-
views with the high school students and their teachers on
their experience of joining the Service-Learning projects.
Results showed the high school students and teachers
generally had a positive experience about the collaboration
and they also perceived its positive impact on the devel-
opment of high school students and themselves. They also
suggested some areas for refinement. This study under-
scores the value of collaborative Service-Learning projects
involving university and high school students to serve the
needy in the community.
students are common, there are very few attempts for
university students to work together with high school
students to deliver Service-Learning projects. This collabor-
ation can help university students to polish their leadership
skills. At the same time, high school students can learn
about community service through such projects. In summer
2023, students from three high schools admitting students
with behavioral and emotional problems joined the Service-
Learning projects implemented by university students in
three sites in mainland China (Hangzhou, Xi’an and
Chengdu). In this study, we conducted focus group inter-
views with the high school students and their teachers on
their experience of joining the Service-Learning projects.
Results showed the high school students and teachers
generally had a positive experience about the collaboration
and they also perceived its positive impact on the devel-
opment of high school students and themselves. They also
suggested some areas for refinement. This study under-
scores the value of collaborative Service-Learning projects
involving university and high school students to serve the
needy in the community.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 21-31 |
| Journal | International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2024 |