Youth Empowerment towards Social Responsibility through Service-Learning Program: an Exploratory Analysis of a Private High School in Dubai, United Arab of Emirates

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Publicado: mai 6, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2018.n1.v4.1138

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Roeia Thabet

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This study investigates student personal development and sense of social responsibility through a service-learning program in a private high school in Dubai-UAE. This study utilized a qualitative research approach with a single case study design to provide a rich and contextualized picture of the program from multiple perspectives (school leadership, teachers, service-learning team and students). Data was collected through triangulation by means of semi-structured interviews, focus groups, participatory and non-participatory observations, field notes, artifacts, and document analysis. Content analysis was used in analyzing the collected data to identify emerging themes and patterns related to service-learning and its effect upon students. The study’s findings revealed that the school applied essential elements of service-learning. The participants of the service-learning program exhibited social responsibilities of greater community awareness, teamwork, commitment to community, gained self-esteem, and self satisfaction as they reflected on their ability to accomplish their tasks. This study’s goal is to bring about educational policy pertaining to service-learning as a legitimate educational pedagogy to be adopted in the UAE schools. This study hopes to contribute to service-learning program research and enrich knowledge and best practices in the UAE and worldwide.

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Thabet, R. (2018). Youth Empowerment towards Social Responsibility through Service-Learning Program: an Exploratory Analysis of a Private High School in Dubai, United Arab of Emirates. Revista INFAD De Psicología. International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology., 4(1), 329–342. https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2018.n1.v4.1138
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v. 4 n. 1 (2018): PSICOLOGÍA, EDAD Y CAMBIOS ACTUALES
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