A critical analysis to the service learning model: Its implementation in the Catholic University of Temuco

Abstract

This work aims at identifying key elements of the Service-Learning Model (MAS) and its employment at the university educative process. It is based on a qualitative methodology, founded on a review and documentary analysis related to theoretical and conceptual definitions of the model. This study links with the context of the Catholic University of Temuco which, assuming the changes in modern society, has committed to develop new ways of teaching-learning and, consequently, incorporates to its project the competence-based education. Finally, it is argued that MAS does not only allow students to develop their technical skills and abilities, it also enables a critical understanding of reality and an interaction of various disciplinary fields learned in the classroom with other knowledge, ways of doing and ways of learning.