Who benefits and appreciates more? An evaluation of Online Service-Learning Projects in Mainland China during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lin, Li; Shek, Daniel T. L.; Li, Xiang

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“…This is also in line with a recent study of students’ perceptions of HyFlex mode TL subject based on post-lecture evaluation, showing that students had positive views towards the subject and perceived the subject beneficial to their positive development [ 51 ]. Similar support also emerged from hybrid teaching and provision of service under the context of service-learning [ 50 , 76 ].…”

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“…With reference to past studies [ 73 , 74 ], we hypothesized that a majority of the students would have positive perceptions of the course design, teacher, and benefits of the subject (Hypothesis 2); Is students’ satisfaction with their learning experience associated with the objective outcome evaluation measures? With reference to the literature [ 63 , 75 , 76 ], we expected that students’ satisfaction would be significantly related to their outcomes over time (Hypothesis 3) in objective outcome evaluation. …”

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“…Is students’ satisfaction with their learning experience associated with the objective outcome evaluation measures? With reference to the literature [ 63 , 75 , 76 ], we expected that students’ satisfaction would be significantly related to their outcomes over time (Hypothesis 3) in objective outcome evaluation.…”

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The Effectiveness of a Leadership Subject Using a Hybrid Teaching Mode during the Pandemic: Objective Outcome and Subjective Outcome Evaluation

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2022

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Positive youth development (PYD) is an innovative approach to protect students from mental health problems and promote their positive and holistic development. Although there are many studies on the beneficial effects of PYD programs on youth in high school and community contexts, it is not clear whether subjects adopting PYD principles can promote positive development for university students. Moreover, it is unclear whether such subjects are effective under COVID-19, where subjects are commonly taught via the “hybrid” mode (i.e., face-to-face plus online teaching). The present study examined students’ changes in the PYD, wellbeing, and desired graduate attributes after they had taken a leadership subject utilizing PYD principles taught by the “hybrid” mode (N = 630). Adopting the one-group pre-test and post-test design (i.e., objective outcome evaluation), we found that students showed significant positive improvement in PYD indicators, wellbeing, as well as desired graduate attributes. Additionally, students had high satisfaction with the course design and teaching staff, and perceived many benefits from this subject based on the subjective outcome evaluation conducted at the end of the subject. Results also showed that students’ satisfaction with the curriculum significantly and positively predicted their positive change in PYD indicators, indicating the convergence of subjective outcome evaluation and objective outcome evaluation. The results highlight the positive impacts of the hybrid mode leadership subject with PYD principles in higher education.

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The Effectiveness of a Leadership Subject Using a Hybrid Teaching Mode during the Pandemic: Objective Outcome and Subjective Outcome Evaluation

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“…In another recent study examining the effectiveness of a leadership course, Chai et al (2022) curriculum design, instructor performance and overall payoff derived from the course. There are also some studies showing the effectiveness of service-learning courses on service leadership (Lin et al, 2022;Zhu et al, 2022;Shek et al, 2022b).…”

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Self-leadership as an attribute of service leadership: Its relationship to well-being among university students in Hong Kong

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IntroductionIn the scientific literature, although conceptual models and empirical evidence have shown that leadership attributes are intimately linked to the well-being of followers, there is a lack of studies focusing on leadership in the service economy. According to the Service Leadership Theory, service leadership is a process that satisfies the needs of self, others, and systems (teams, organizations, communities, and societies) in ethical ways that is characterized by leadership competence, character, and care. With specific reference to self-leadership emphasized in service leadership, higher levels of service leadership attributes should promote personal well-being. However, the relationships between “service leadership attributes” and “well-being” in leaders at the intrapersonal level in leadership education among Chinese university students are rarely examined.MethodsIn this study, we collected data from 198 students to understand the linkages between “service leadership attributes” and “well-being” in university students taking a course on service leadership. For tracking changes in students, we collected both pretest and posttest data on validated measures of “service leadership attributes” (i.e., “knowledge,” “attitude,” and “behavior”) and “well-being” (i.e., “positive youth development attributes” and “life satisfaction”).ResultsResults showed that the posttest scores on all three domains of “service leadership attributes” as well as two dimensions of “well-being” encompassing life satisfaction and positive youth development attributes were higher than the respective pretest scores, suggesting that students experienced a shift in a positive direction after taking the course. Cross-lagged analyses showed that pretest service leadership attitude and behavior predicted posttest positive youth development attributes; pretest service leadership behavior predicted posttest life satisfaction. Pretest life satisfaction also predicted posttest service leadership behavior.DiscussionFindings suggest that there is an intimate relationship between “service leadership attributes” and “well-being” in the “pre-work” context among university students.

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“…Second, it is easy and inexpensive for front-line teachers to collect data without requiring advanced skills or equipment. Third, accumulated information and data on client satisfaction from different student samples can reveal a reliable figure on how the course is perceived by students ( Shek and Sun, 2014 ; Lin et al, 2022 ; Shek et al, 2022a ). However, it has also been criticized for its subjective nature.…”

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Law abidance leadership education for university students in Hong Kong: Post-lecture evaluation

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Zhu³

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Law abidance is very important for effective leaders. Without law abidance, abuse of power and corruption would easily happen, which would eventually erode organizational health. To promote law abidance leadership in university students in Hong Kong, we developed a law abidance leadership program with 3 h of face-to-face lecture and 7 h of self-study of materials disturbed to students. To understand students’ perception of the 3-h lecture, we conducted a post-lecture evaluation study using a 26-item measure (N = 914). Results showed that the scale possessed good reliability and validity. Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the assessment tool has three internally consistent and factorial invariant dimensions: program attributes, appreciation of law abidance, and teacher attributes. Regarding students’ perception of the program, students were generally satisfied with the lecture attributes, including design, content, lecture atmosphere, teaching quality, and benefits to students. In particular, students agreed that the lecture helped them understand the importance and value of law abidance and national security; over 95% of the students indicated that they would try their best to serve as law-abiding citizens and socially responsible leaders. Multiple regression analyses showed that program attributes, appreciation of law abidance, and teacher attributes predicted overall satisfaction with the lecture. Qualitative comments of the student echoed the quantitative findings, with most of the comments being positive in nature. The present study replicated the findings reported previously. Local and international contextual factors relevant to the interpretations of the findings are highlighted.

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Who benefits and appreciates more? An evaluation of Online Service-Learning Projects in Mainland China during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The Effectiveness of a Leadership Subject Using a Hybrid Teaching Mode during the Pandemic: Objective Outcome and Subjective Outcome Evaluation

The Effectiveness of a Leadership Subject Using a Hybrid Teaching Mode during the Pandemic: Objective Outcome and Subjective Outcome Evaluation

Self-leadership as an attribute of service leadership: Its relationship to well-being among university students in Hong Kong

Law abidance leadership education for university students in Hong Kong: Post-lecture evaluation

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