How Community Service Programs in Educational Institutions Contribute to the Inclusive Development of Society: A Survey-based Stakeholders Analysis

Sandeep Singla
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19085/sijmas100501

Abstract

Many countries have Community Service Programs (CSPs) in their schools and colleges. These programs let students do social and civic work for their communities. They also teach students to be responsible and inclusive. But we don't know if CSPs really make society more inclusive. This paper studies CSPs in some Indian schools and colleges by surveying different stakeholders. The paper examines the goals, methods, results, and views of CSPs from students, teachers, administrators, community members, and experts. The paper also identifies the problems and successes of CSPs and suggests ways to improve them. The paper argues that CSPs make students and their communities more inclusive by increasing their social skills, values, and involvement.

Keywords

community service programs, inclusive development, education, stakeholder analysis, India

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