NDLI: Service Learning and the Capstone Experience

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Gallagher, Michael J. McGorry, Sue Y.
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	This paper is based on a senior-level course that uses experiential learning techniques to assess student learning outcomes (SLOs) as part of the assessment process required for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Three options that provide evidence of the SLOs are business simulations, case study analysis, and a service learning project with a research paper. The simulation project had been used in the past at the undergraduate level and is currently in place in a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) assessment program. The undergraduate program also explored case study analysis, but recently employed the service learning project with a research paper. This study analyzes the results of this learning strategy by using a follow-up survey that rates the student on 20 categories of character using the Service Learning Benefits (SELEB) scale (Toncar et al. Journal of Marketing Theory & Practice, 14(3), 223–238, 2006). Business and economic majors at colleges and universities are being challenged to create learning experiences outside the classroom. This allows the student to participate in experiences that may be used as “resume builders” and networking opportunities. The project analyzed is a one credit course that each graduating senior completes in teams of four students. Results indicate that students rate personal responsibility, communication skills and leadership skills highest in this service learning experience. Additionally, students’ perceptions of the learning experience have improved since the program’s inception.
Starting Page	467
Ending Page	476
Page Count	10
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10830898
Journal	International Advances in Economic Research
Volume Number	21
Issue Number	4
e-ISSN	1573966X
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2015-10-20
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Economic Education and Teaching of Economics: General Experiential learning Business and economic curriculum Capstone experiences Service learning Student life Economics Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics International Economics Microeconomics Economic Growth
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Economics and Econometrics

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
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