This book provides an in-depth, multi-faceted look into capacity
building for service-learning, using the case of the higher education
landscape in Hong Kong. Service-learning has been proven to be an
effective pedagogy for the holistic development of students, as well as
promoting their well-being. It also attempts to promote the well-being
of the service recipients and the community, collectively. While
service-learning is becoming increasingly popular in many higher
educational institutions around the world, the learning gains that can
be attained from service-learning are only as good as the learning
experience allows, and poorly-developed or motivated service-learning
may potentially do adverse harm to students and the community. This book
reinforces the imperative to enhance the capacity of the institution,
teachers and community partners by exploring a diverse range of methods
for achieving capacity building among different stakeholders. Examples
of the methods explored include formal course-based professional
development, scale development, action research, and community of
practices. Furthermore, the book includes a series of detailed,
qualitative case studies that are aimed at embodying good practice,
unpacking "what matters" from service-learning. A useful resource for
scholars and educators who are passionate about holistic youth
leadership development, it is also relevant to researchers in the
intersection between well-being and higher education.
