Integration of Academic Service Learning In Ergonomics At Adamson University
This paper tackles the integration of academic service learning (ASL) in ergonomics course at Adamson University. It presents the experiences and learning from the applications of various techniques in ergonomics taken by students in class. This also gives recommendations to the solutions of ergonomic problems found in the workplace of the host company. It concludes with the possible interventions of students in ergonomics for solving problems in the workplace and finding new techniques and procedures in applications of ergonomics principles and theories. Academic Service Learning is a pedagogical approach that combines learning objectives with service objectives to deepen students understanding in a specified academic discipline. Service Learning is a form of experiential education where students participate in scheduled direct service to enhance learning objectives. Unlike traditional classroom settings, students apply their skills and knowledge outside the classroom by participating in community service projects that benefit the community as a whole. The service meets an actual community need and enhances what is being taught in the classroom. Students reflect on their experience to link their community service project with their classroom learning. Whether the reflection activities are carried out through reading, writing, doing or telling, students examine their experience and apply their knowledge in real-life situations. Service Learning enriches the learning experience, develops civic responsibility, and strengthens communities. Academic Service Learning can have positive and powerful effects on students, faculty, and the community. Research demonstrates that Academic Service Learning increases students cognitive and personal development by fostering skills in critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal perspective-taking, and communications. Academic Service Learning enhances student academic achievement and connects students to their community. Faculty members who teach service-learning courses have found improved student discussion and participation, new opportunities for research and publication, and opportunities for professional recognition and reward. Additionally, Academic Service Learning offers an innovative approach for delivering subject matter, and engages students of all learning styles. Community organizations benefit from Academic Service Learning by expanding relationships with students and faculty. Students volunteer their time and talent while faculty provides expertise to help organizations achieve goals. Organizations also have the opportunity to educate students and faculty on important community issues.
Noe D. Enriquez Juanito S. Chan Maida Dela Cueva
Adamson University, Manila, Philippines
国际会议
17th World Congress on Ergonomics(第十七届国际人类工效学大会)
北京
英文
1-5
2009-08-09（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）