Data have been collected from 98 students joining the four international service-learning projects to measure their changes after completing the projects. As shown in Figure 1, the students’ post-service learning mean scores were significantly higher that their pre-service learning mean cores for the key competencies of  interpersonal effectiveness, problem solving and social responsibility.  

The results of overall evaluation revealed that the item “I believe that I have a responsibility to serve the community” topped the list and was strongly agreed to 55.1% of the respondents.  “I treasured the learning experience throughout the Service Project” came second, with 54.1% of the students strongly agreeing. “I will continue my involvement in community service” and “I will participate in Service Learning activities in the future” came third, rated “strongly agree” by 48%. 

 

01= I applied the professional knowledge/skills that I learnt from class at the service learning project/trip

02= I will continue my involvement in community services

03=I feel that the work I did through service learning be benefited the community

04= Service-learning helped me become more aware of the needs in the community

05= I believe that I have a responsibility to serve the community

06= I think I can make a difference in the community

07= I treasured the learning experience throughout the Service Project

08= The Service Project was well prepared and organized

09= Generally speaking, I learn better from Service Project than traditional classroom learning mode

10= I will participate in Service Learning activities in the future

11= I can get enough support from the NGO in carrying out the project

12= I can get enough support from the PolyU staff in carrying out the project