KA2 Erasmus+: Service-Learning. Intersectoral Collaboration Practices for the development of students’ soft skills and socially engaged universities-Questionnaire for students

Hello! You have received this questionnaire because you are a registered student in one of the CIVIS Alliance Universities and your comments and experiences will be very useful in the context of the research project KA2 Erasmus+: Service-Learning. Intersectoral Collaboration Practices for the development of students’ soft skills and socially engaged universities, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme. The purpose of this research is to explore the students’ involvement in courses and activities designed based on the Service-Learning (S-L) methodology.

Filling this questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes. Please dedicate this time, your contribution will be most valuable for this research.

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A.   GENERAL QUESTIONS

1.     Which of the following is your current status?

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2. Name the University in which you are currently registered (choose one of the following options)

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3. Name the Faculty/Department in which you are currently registered...

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4. Name the general field of studies you are currently following...

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5. To which gender identity do you most identify?

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6. Do you have any experience in civic engagement and social work as a volunteer outside the academic environment? (rate in a scale from 1 to 7)

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B.   GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH SERVICE-LEARNING

 

7. Do your studies combine theoretical and experiential learning?   

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8.  If yes, to what extent is there a balance between theory and practice? (rate in a scale from 1 to 7) 

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9.   Do you think experiential learning is a must within your studies for your future professional life? (rate in a scale from 1 to 7)

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Not at all
Absolutely yes

10. Do you know what Service-Learning is?  

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11.This is a recognised definition for Service-Learning.

Service-Learning (S-L) in higher education is an experiential educational method in which students engage in community service, reflect critically on this experience, and learn from it personally, socially and academically. The activities address human, social and environmental needs from the perspective of social justice and sustainable development, and are focused on enriching learning in higher education, fostering civic responsibility and strengthening community engagement. S-L is recognized with ECTS. (EASLHE, 2021).

After reading it, do you recognise it as a pedagogical approach adopted in any of the courses you had at the University?

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12.Which were your reasons for selecting a course with experiential learning?

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13. When you selected the course, did you get enough explanation from your teacher on how the course works?     

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14.  Did you get ECTSs?           

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15.   Did you get a grade?        

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16.   Did the course include an evaluation exercise upon its completion?    

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17.     Did you continue your involvement with the civil society organisation and the activity after completing the course?  

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18.     How would you rate the course in terms of its level of difficulty because of its Service-Learning approach? (rate in a scale from 1 to 7)

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Not al all difficult
Extremely difficult

19.     Were there any specific challenges in this course because of its Service-Learning approach in terms of ... (choose the most relevant challenges if any)?

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20. Describe the Service-Learning project you have participated in just three (3) words (i.e. engaging, inspiring, community-based, etc.)

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21. If you had the opportunity, would you choose again a course based on Service-Learning?

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22. Would you recommend experiential learning to others? 

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C.   GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF SERVICE-LEARNING

 

23. Do you think there are benefits from Service-Learning for the students? 

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Yes

24.     If yes, what were the benefits for you by participating in a Service-Learning based course? Please rate the following benefits (rate in a scale from 1 to 7)

a) More solid learning input thanks to the use of innovative pedagogy

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b) Learn how to build bridges between the academic world and society

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c) Become more informed and engaged as a citizen

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d) Become better equipped, academically and practically, to enter the job market

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e) Participate in a non-formal education and democratic academic process that is engaged with civic society

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f) Develop in a rounded way several key hard and soft skills

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g) Other (specify)

25.  Which of the following skills did you gain through a Service-Learning course? (rate in a scale from 1 to 7)

a) Teamwork

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b) Problem solving

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c) Communication

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d) Adaptability

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e)  Critical thinking

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f)  Time management

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g)  Interpersonal (i.e. interacting with other communities)

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h)  Other (specify)

26. Do you feel Service-Learning experience has transformed you in any specific way? 

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27. Do you think that Service-Learning offered you experiences that will help you significantly accessing the job market in the future?

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28. If you are already working, did Service-Learning help you get recruited in your current job;

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29. if yes, what is the job? 

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30. We would like to hear more about your Service-Learning experiences. Would you like to give us an oral testimony through an online interview?  

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If yes, please leave your name, email, cell phone. Your personal data are confidential and will be used only for the purpose of this study. Anonymity will be safeguarded.

We thank you sincerely for your valuable contribution!

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