Connecting with self and community: Service at the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy

مرکز و کتابخانه مطالعات اسلامی به زبان های اروپایی

منو

" Connecting with self and community: Service at the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy "
Margaret Isabelle Wallace

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	55476
Doc. No	:	TL25430
Call number	:	‭MR41777‬
Main Entry	:	Margaret Isabelle Wallace
Title & Author	:	Connecting with self and community: Service at the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy\ Margaret Isabelle Wallace
College	:	Royal Roads University (Canada)
Date	:	2008
Degree	:	M.A.
student score	:	2008
Page No	:	150
Abstract	:	This study sought to investigate how the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy (SZPA) can further develop the school service program to better serve students and community. Community service, service learning, service's roots in experiential and civic education, and the outcomes of these programs are highlighted. Also investigated are existing school service programs, theories behind them, program implementation strategies, reasons for student involvement, and outcomes for all stakeholders. A community-based action research (CBAR) approach was utilized, involving two focus groups and two interviews. Participant groups included students, school personnel, and two community members. Findings affirmed that service has only positive outcomes for all stakeholders involved in the serving relationship. It was concluded that while Islam does not impede students providing service, Emirati culture can provide some challenges for girls providing service beyond the school community. All participant groups believed that these cultural challenges could be overcome.
Subject	:	Social sciences; Education; United Arab Emirates; Cultural anthropology; Educational sociology; School administration; 0326:Cultural anthropology; 0340:Educational sociology; 0514:School administration
Added Entry	:	Royal Roads University (Canada)