Research Article

Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences

Number: 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset December 29, 2021
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Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences

Abstract

This study uncovers existing practices of service-learning (SL) in higher education institutions. This was achieved by an examination of 64 courses in Turkish universities with accessible learning outcomes. The study also incorporates a “best practice” case study, a communication campaign combatting hate speech against refugee children. A comparison was made of general learning outcomes and individual and community outcomes reported by 43 students enrolled in the course in which the campaign was executed. Both text-based learning outcomes and student interview data were subject to semantic network analysis. SL courses in general display a strong emphasis on learning through projects, but the case study results indicated an absence of important outcomes such as engagement and citizenship values. In other respects, these courses not only aimed at significant learning outcomes in cognitive and affective domains, but also at assisting the transfer of necessary communication skills. The study presents insights for development of higher education curricula and implications for further research.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Selin Türkel *
0000-0002-6590-5607
Türkiye

Ebru Uzunoğlu
0000-0002-9715-8415
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 29, 2021

Submission Date

March 3, 2021

Acceptance Date

November 15, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset

APA
Türkel, S., Uzunoğlu, E., & Umul Ünsal, P. (2021). Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi, 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset, 33-68. https://doi.org/10.24955/ilef.1037956
AMA
1.Türkel S, Uzunoğlu E, Umul Ünsal P. Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi. 2021;(2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset):33-68. doi:10.24955/ilef.1037956
Chicago
Türkel, Selin, Ebru Uzunoğlu, and Pınar Umul Ünsal. 2021. “Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences”. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi, no. 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset: 33-68. https://doi.org/10.24955/ilef.1037956.
EndNote
Türkel S, Uzunoğlu E, Umul Ünsal P (December 1, 2021) Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset 33–68.
IEEE
[1]S. Türkel, E. Uzunoğlu, and P. Umul Ünsal, “Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences”, Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi, no. 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset, pp. 33–68, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.24955/ilef.1037956.
ISNAD
Türkel, Selin - Uzunoğlu, Ebru - Umul Ünsal, Pınar. “Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences”. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi. 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset (December 1, 2021): 33-68. https://doi.org/10.24955/ilef.1037956.
JAMA
1.Türkel S, Uzunoğlu E, Umul Ünsal P. Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi. 2021;:33–68.
MLA
Türkel, Selin, et al. “Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences”. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi, no. 2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset, Dec. 2021, pp. 33-68, doi:10.24955/ilef.1037956.
Vancouver
1.Selin Türkel, Ebru Uzunoğlu, Pınar Umul Ünsal. Assessing Service-Learning Approach: Semantic Meanings of Learning Outcomes and Student Experiences. Ankara Üniversitesi İlef Dergisi. 2021 Dec. 1;(2021 Özel Sayı: 2. Uluslararası Dijital Çağda İletişim Sempozyumu, Süreklilikler ve Kesintiler: Kültürler, Pazarlar ve Siyaset):33-68. doi:10.24955/ilef.1037956

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