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2. Alžbeta Brozmanová Gregorová Martina Kubealaková
Service-learning at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia – Experiences with Implementation and Impact Measurement
Alžbeta Brozmanová Gregorová
Martina Kubealaková

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5. Service-learning in Slovakia
New pedagogical approach, almost unknown
Matej Bel University – leader in service-learning in Slovakia
Volunteering activities at the university since 1998
Service-learning since 2005
Strong development of service-learning since 2013

6. Service-learning at Matej Bel University
Various models of service-learning
Interdisciplinary course (Service-learning 1, 2)
Subject specific concept in several courses (Third sector and NGOs, Research Methodology)

7. Service-learning as a course
Aims
To develop competencies in performance of activities for the benefit of other people and in project management
To develop key competences and civic responsibility of students
Compulsory course for all university students
Multidisciplinary team of teachers
Two semesters

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10. Contributions to the community
Inside the university
Development of knowledge about the teaching practice
Networking of different students of university
Outside the university
Helping children in need
Increasing knowledge about human rights
Developing different skills of children in foster care
Raising money for local NGO helping dogs
Activating seniors in houses for seniors
Promoting Slovak literature in public

11. Effects on students Development of key competences:
Communication competences
Learning to learn
Social and personal competences
Competence to solve problems
Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship
Civic and cultural competences
Development of civic engagement

12. Challenges National level University level Community level Teachers
Students

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