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In recent years, engineering colleges have started to integrate service-learning projects into many of their required courses. In the literature, there are many important definitions for service-learning pedagogy, including reciprocity, reflection, coaching and community projects. This paper presents a service-learning pedagogy implementation program for educating engineering undergraduates to solve real-world problems. Three project models for mechanical engineering, ranging from a single semester to a full calendar year, form the basis for the analyses presented. Finding appropriate community partners and projects are critical for a successful experience for all involved parties. From the results of this analysis, it is possible to conclude that, through these projects, students acquired and applied the competencies in the defined curriculum.
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García-Alonso, J.M., Soriano, E., García-Vicario, I., Rubio, H. (2014). Service-Learning Projects Based on Dynamic Documentation in Engineering Colleges. In: García-Prada, J., Castejón, C. (eds) New Trends in Educational Activity in the Field of Mechanism and Machine Theory. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01836-2_8
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