Communities Service Learning

In this module, students will learn new ways to resolve conflicts: And improved problem-solving skills. Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience. It teaches civic responsibility and strengthens communities.

In the Malay tradition of “Gotong-royong” the participants will visit local village communities and experience firsthand their culture and lifestyle. The students will study issues, brainstorm and come up with plans and implement them to help the community. From the practical experience, they will gain a variety of skills especially in the decision-making process, communication, and civic participation. The communities involved will participate as supervisors, collaborators, and recipients. Service learning creates better understanding and respect between communities and students.

Sail to the local fishing villages and live among them. Students will get to interact with the islanders and will gain valuable insights into their culture and lifestyle. Along with learning valuable traditional skills like cast net fishing, rice planting, music, boat making, and other traditional craft. They will brainstorm with the villages and volunteer their services with a community project. Service learning is a teaching method that enriches learning by engaging students in meaningful service to their communities.

Young people apply academic skills to solving real-world issues, linking established learning objectives with genuine needs. They lead the process, with adults as partners, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to concerns such as hunger, pollution, and diversity. They may collect river water samples in and around the village area, tabulate their results, present it to the community and local authorities, and together with the community undertake to clean the environment.

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