FAQ (Faculty)
What is Service-Learning?
Service-Learning is a pedagogy that combines rigorous academic study with impactful community projects, which allow students to reflect on their knowledge obtained in the classroom through hands-on experience in the field. Students will apply the theories, concepts, and skills that they learn in a course in collaboration with community partners. At OSL, we define Service-Learning in a broader sense that may take many forms. Below are some examples, but these are not exhaustive. We always welcome new suggestions for Service-Learning projects.
Advising a NGO on how to improve their marketing strategy.
Building an affordable air-purifier for the underprivileged in Hong Kong.
Organising an environmental awareness campaign in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
Going on an exploration trip to Kazakhstan to develop a policy paper on sustainable growth.
Creating an international travel guidebook for active and adventurous Hong Kong elders.
Designing creative solutions to toilet hygiene problems in Yuen Long and Tuen Mun.
Helping migrant workers with young babies and children deal with legal issues.
Conducting interviews and producing videos on the life of ethnic minority elderlies in Hong Kong
Inventing an affordable device that transforms a mechanical wheelchair into an electric one.
How do I incorporate Service-Learning into my course?
If you are thinking about incorporating Service-Learning into your course, please contact one of our Service-Learning coordinators below so we can discuss possible project options and choice of community partners with you. For further information, you may also refer to the Service-Learning Course Instructor Handbook.
What assistance does OSL offer to faculty members?
For an overview of the assistance OSL offers to faculty members, please find more information here.