Name
Benefits of Service Learning
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Steven Chumbley
Description

Service learning has emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing student learning outcomes and fostering civic responsibility within agricultural education programs (Roberts et al., 2019). By integrating classroom instruction with hands-on service experiences, students not only acquire theoretical knowledge, but also develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of real-world agricultural issues (Roberts, 2006; Mckibben et al., 2024). In agricultural mechanics courses, service learning plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between classroom instruction and practical application (Chumbley, et al., 2019). There is a high demand for those skilled in agricultural mechanics and agricultural mechanics (Granberry et al., 2022). The Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), developed by David Kolb (1984), provides a robust framework for understanding how service-learning events can benefit undergraduate student development. It emphasizes the importance of the learner's active engagement in the learning process, making it highly relevant for studies focusing on service learning. This descriptive study was conducted at [UNIVERSITY], a southern Hispanic Serving Institution. During the Spring semester of 2024, as part of [COURSE], students were assigned to coordinate and host two service-learning events. The events included a CDE, the Applied Agriculture Engineering Contest; and the [UNIVERSITY] Agricultural Mechanics Show. Leadership emerged as the most significant skill, reported by 75% of participants. Students expressed an enhanced understanding of leadership, citing their ability to apply leadership skills in various roles. This indicates that service learning fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility, crucial for personal and professional development. Organization & Time Management: Approximately 50% of participants emphasized the importance of organization and time management. Students noted that these skills are essential for maintaining efficiency and productivity, both in the classroom and in their future careers. The diverse roles within the service-learning events required students to develop and apply these skills effectively.

Location Name
Devonian
Full Address
The Westin Edmonton
10135 100 St NW
Edmonton AB T5J 0N7
Canada
Session Type
Oral Presentation
Presentation Topic(s)
Scholarship
Presentation Track(s)
Tuesday 2
Schedule Block
Block 3