Developing an e-Learning Module to Prepare Students for Service-Learning

Abstract

Research has shown that students’ learning from service-learning (SL) is strongly affected by how well they have been prepared for the experience. In this chapter, we explain how we addressed this issue through the development of an e-learning module on SL for students and evaluated its usefulness in helping students. Data was collected from 9147 students via an online post-experience survey. Results show that most students found the module quite effective in equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude for conducting conduct meaningful services for the community, and learn the most from the experience. An analysis of students’ scores in the end-of-module test also reveals that most students were able to master the content of the module and pass the test. We also reflect on our experience of implementing the module and identify a number of issues that need to be addressed.