Overview

This book showcases compelling case study examples of successful university–community service-learning projects in socially and economically developing regions in India and South Asia, South East Asia and Central and Latin America. Through creative and collaborative initiatives, the cases demonstrate the powerful role of service-learning in bridging higher education with real-world community needs. The  examples presented offer valuable insights and inspiration for educators, administrators, and community leaders worldwide. They emphasize how service-learning can foster both social impact and academic excellence by aligning student learning with local priorities. Each chapter explores how Higher Education Institutions can drive meaningful change by aligning service-learning with community needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering inclusive, quality education and social impact. The book serves as a practical guide for integrating community engagement into teaching and learning, helping institutions reimagine their role in shaping a more inclusive and socially responsible future.

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Author:   Mary Elizabeth Rauktis ,  Riju Sharma
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9783031942938

ISBN 10:   3031942930
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   06 September 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Ch 1: Introduction.- Ch 2: Service-Learning: The University's Mission in Action.- Ch 3: Bridging Academia and Communities through Service Learning Praxis at Christ University.- Ch 4: Mushroom Cultivation Practice: Empowering Women and Unemployed Youth while Introducing Science Students to Service Learning.- Ch 5: Swabalamban: A Skill Development Program for Youth to Increase Employment.- Ch 6: An interventional approach to reducing use Tobacco Use Among Students of An Indian University.- Ch 7: Teaching Sustainable Menstruation Hygiene Practices: Addressing Challenges to Health and Gender Well-Being through Service Learning in Assam, India.- Ch 8: Promoting Activity Based Self-Learning Techniques Among Primary School Teachers, Students and Children in Assam.- Ch 9: International Service-Learning in Psychology: Sustaining Service-Learning Partnerships between Nepal and the United States.- Ch 10: Promoting Mental Health and Resilience in School Children in Assam.- Ch 11: Training Teachers and Community Health Workers to Identify Children with Learning Disabilities.- Ch 12: Model of a Short-Term Study Abroad in Health Sciences.- Ch 13: A Student View of an International, Interdisciplinary, and Intercollegiate Service Learning Experience.- Ch 14: Implementing a Service-Learning Participatory Action Research Project in Public High Schools in Manila: Developing Doctoral Student Competencies.- Ch 15: Empowering Communities Through Service Learning: Revitalizing Tai Languages and Preserving Cultural Identities in Northeast India.- Ch 16: Conclusion: Service Learning and Preparing Students for the Challenges of a Global World.

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Mary Elizabeth Rauktis is Research Associate Faculty in the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. Riju Sharma is Director and Associate Professor at Assam Don Bosco University, India.

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