A paradigm shift is underway in education, challenging traditional teaching methods and calling for a more engaging and purposeful approach. It is necessary to explore how service learning empowers students to address real-world issues, fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills essential for the 21st century. Effective and Meaningful Student Engagement Through Service Learning is a comprehensive exploration of the transformative power of service learning in contemporary education.

Within this text, seasoned researchers and practitioners delve into the intricacies of student engagement, emphasizing the importance of active involvement in the learning process. This book opens with a reflection on education, where traditional practices give way to innovative pedagogies. This includes a new pedagogical approach that not only imparts knowledge but also cultivates socially responsible citizens. The book provides a rich tapestry of theoretical foundations, curriculum development strategies, and innovative pedagogical approaches that move beyond passive learning. From evaluating the impact of service learning to incorporating technology and measuring learning outcomes, each chapter offers theoretical frameworks, practical experiments, and real-life examples for educators, administrators, and policymakers.

The book addresses the challenges and barriers to achieving meaningful student engagement, proposing practical solutions and recommendations. It emphasizes the role of service learning in building reciprocal relationships with communities and fostering inclusivity. Case studies and best practices from diverse educational settings showcase the effectiveness of different approaches to student engagement.

The diverse audience within and beyond the education sector, including students, faculty members, parents, policymakers, NGOs, and community organizations, will find within the pages of this book valuable insights and tools to create more effective and meaningful learning experiences. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the institutionalization of service learning to motivations for sustainable engagement, making it an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about shaping the future of education.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Active Learning
Civic Responsibility
Community Partnerships
Curriculum Development
Experiential Education
Inclusive Education
Reflective Practice
Service Learning
Student Engagement
Teaching 21st Century Skills

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Editor/Author Biographies

Dr. Sharon Valarmathi currently serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Commerce at Christ University, Bengaluru. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is the Director of Centre for Service Learning, showcasing her passion to experiential education and community engagement. Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum, with a particular focus on areas such as taxation, research methodology, and management. Her research areas cover topics such as online teaching, University Social Responsibility, service learning experience etc. She is a resource person in research seminars and academic conferences. Her work extends beyond the confines of academia, as demonstrated by her engagement in workshops focused on service-learning methodologies and her receipt of grants aimed at institutionalising service learning within educational settings.

Jacqueline Kareem holds a PhD in Education on the topic ‘Organizational Culture, Leadership Styles, Personal Commitment and Learning Organization: An Exploratory study’. She completed her MPhil in Individualized learning and cooperative learning: an experimental study. Master's in Education research was on Educational technology. She has over 21 years of work experience. Seven years of working for the corporate in the area of Computer Programming and since 2009 as a Teacher Educator in the School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India. She specializes in teaching of Pedagogy of Mathematics, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Quantitative Research Methodology, Assessment and learning, and Educational Statistics. Major research interests are in the area of educational leadership and management, Pedagogy of mathematics and physics, educational technology and Inclusive education. She is keenly interested in the latest technological and pedagogical innovations used to empower the student-teachers. She has been the coordinator for Service learning for the department since 10 years. She has presented and published a number of research articles in reputed Universities and Scientific Journals. She is a trainer for implementation of STEM education and ESD, AI in education, ICT in Education, Quantitative research methods and software packages used for teaching learning and assessment.

Veerta Tantia is currently affiliated with Christ University.

Kishore Selva Babu is currently affiliated with Christ University.

Patrick Jude Lucas is currently affiliated with Christ University.

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