This book examines service-learning - a valuable means of promoting
civic engagement and youth leadership in students by enabling them to
apply their knowledge to needy people in the community. It describes
selected service-learning projects in different areas by highlighting
the subjects being offered, service site(s), completed service projects,
evaluation findings and teachers' reflections. Although service-learning
has increased tremendously in the West, its development in different
Chinese societies is still in its infancy. As such, this book provides
valuable insights on the implementation and future directions of the
service-learning movement in China by documenting lessons learned and
sharing success stories. It also discusses related evaluation findings
and impacts on students to show that service-learning can increase
students' empathy, social awareness, social responsibility and
psychosocial skills and as a result can improve their quality of life.
In addition, the book highlights how service-learning activities promote
the well-being of the clients and communities being served. It also
stimulates thinking and sharpens the thoughts of educators,
administrators and those who wish to promote the quality of life of
students and service recipients through service-learning.