Designing a Curriculum Pattern via Service Learning Approach in Organizations for Students

The present study tried to design and develop a curriculum pattern based on service learning approach for university courses. The qualitative research is used to answer the essential questions. The first research question which regards the specification of the principles of service learning approach is addressed utilizing documentary-inductive research method. Then, the essential elements of service learning curriculum such as purposes, content, teaching-learning approaches, and assessment were determined using semi-structured interviews and the analysis of obtained data. Finally, using the theoretical research method, the proposed curriculum pattern based on service learning approach was developed to train students who are responsible and effective in the workplace and the society.