Course Description
This course introduces service learning to students through theories, practices, community-engaged projects, NGO collaborations, and field activities. Modern communities are known to be diverse and dependent on each other. For their members to make positive changes in the world, they need to know what social service is. This course examines various concepts and practices of community engagement, such as equity, citizenship, human rights, advocacy and activism, civic leadership, social justice, civil discourse, and social capital. In addition, it provides students with an array of opportunities to engage in an immersive community service-learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to engage with students from other departments and actively participate in community engagement ideas and practices from a local and international perspective.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
This course will help students develop a critical perspective and ethical approach in working with people in different communities and community-based organizations. The objectives of the course are to understand community engagement and working in context; collect, analyze information from the community and develop community engagement projects that would bring mutually beneficial partnerships. The course also aims to support students’ leadership and effective communication skills and raise their awareness regarding sustainable development goals.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify issues, needs, and resources of the community.
- Demonstrate the ability for ethical community engagement and building mutually-beneficial partnerships.
- Apply community-based project management skills such as taking initiative, following directions, leading, and solving problems.
- Recognize the value of service and social responsibility for a sustainable future.
- Use collaboration and leadership skills such as listening effectively, and resolving conflicts.
- Reflect on their self and the level of their engagement with others.
TEDU102 Service Learning Course in Numbers (2024)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Students enrolled | 1,093 |
| Service Learning Projects | 173 |
| Partner NGOs | 50 |
| MoNE-affiliated Schools | 32 |
| Student Mentors | 64 |
Partner Schools Affiliated with the Ministry of National Education (2024)
| School Name | Level / Type |
|---|---|
| Yenimahalle Nene Hatun Anaokulu | Kindergarten |
| Oyuncak Kütüphanesi Anaokulu | Kindergarten |
| İlk Hayat İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Fatma Yaşar Önen İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Çiğiltepe İlkokulu | Primary School |
| TSK Mehmetçik Vakfı Hafize İhsan Payaza İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Türkan Yamantürk İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Osman Hamdibey İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Yenihayat İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Dedeman İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Sarar İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Mesa Koru Sitesi İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Avni Akyol İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Teğmen Kalmaz İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Cebeci İlköğretim Okulu | Primary School |
| Kurtuluş Şehit Albay Şentürk Aydınyer İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Keçiören Dumlupınar İlkokulu | Primary School |
| Keçiören 23 Nisan Ortaokulu | Secondary School |
| Tevfik İleri Ortaokulu | Secondary School |
| Kavaklıdere Secondary School | Secondary School |
| 30 Ağustos Ortaokulu | Secondary School |
| Sait Ulusoy Özel Eğitim Uygulama Okulu | Special Education |
| Kocatepe Mimar Kemal Anadolu Lisesi | High School |
| Eryaman Sınav Anadolu Lisesi | High School |
| Eryaman Sınav Koleji | Private School |
| Özel Gülnihal Koleji | Private School |
| TAD Koleji | Private School |
| İlke VIP Akademi | Private School |
| Bright Star Schools | Private School |
Partner Non-Governmental Organizations and Institutions (2024)
| Organization / Institution | Type / Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Feza Gürsey Bilim Merkezi | Science & Education |
| LÖSEV | Health & Child Support |
| Özel Çınar Huzurevi | Elderly Care |
| GÖÇDER | Migration & Social Support |
| Patipark Veteriner Kliniği | Animal Welfare |
| YEŞİLAY | Addiction Prevention & Health |
| Hayvan Kurtarma Derneği | Animal Rescue |
| Çankaya Belediyesi Park ve Bahçeler Müdürlüğü | Environment & Urban Services |
| Altı Nokta Körler Eğitim ve Kültür Derneği | Disability Rights & Inclusion |
| Pursaklar Saray Çocuk Evleri Sitesi | Child Protection |
| Mavi Kelebek Çocuk Hakları Topluluğu (Hatay MKÜ) | Child Rights |
| TEDU Toplumsal Cinsiyet Çalışmaları Merkezi | Gender Studies |
| TEDU International Students Society | Internationalization & Student Engagement |
| Türk Eğitim Derneği | Education |
| Gölbaşı Hayvan Barınağı | Animal Welfare |
| Gökyüzü Sanatsal İyilik Vakfı | Arts & Social Good |
| Karikatürcüler Derneği | Arts & Culture |
| The Health Foundation of Turkey | Public Health |
| Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi EGO Genel Müdürlüğü | Transportation & Public Service |
| TEDU Logos Society | Student Club |
| Gazi University Hospital | Health & Clinical Support |
| Chillin Cafe TEDU | Campus Partnership |
| T Sözlük | Media & Communication |
| SDG Student Hub | Sustainability & Global Goals |
| TEDÜ Öğrenci İşleri | University Office |
| TEDÜ İletişim Ofisi | University Office |
| Eryaman Çocuk Derneği | Child Support |
| TEMA | Environmental Protection |
| İlgi Otizm Derneği | Disability & Inclusion |
| Kızılay | Disaster Relief & Health |
| Gören Kalpler Görme Engelliler Eğitim ve Spor Vakfı | Disability & Sports |
| Yaşam Huzurevi ve Yaşlı Bakım Merkezi | Elderly Care |
| Patipark Ankara | Animal Welfare |
| Ankapati | Animal Rights |
| Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı (TOG) | Youth Volunteering |
| Radio TEDU | Student Club |
| TEDU İhtiyaç Haritası Topluluğu | Social Responsibility |
| TEDU Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi | Lifelong Learning |
| TEDU Çankaya Kız Öğrenci Yurdu | Student Housing |
| Arıkan Yapı Teknolojileri | Industry Partnership |
| Pozitif Yaşam Derneği | Health & HIV Awareness |
| Herkese Kitap Vakfı | Education & Literacy |
| By Antakya Sokak Lezzetleri | Local Business Partner |
| MBM İnşaat | Industry Partner |
| Kadın Dayanışma Vakfı | Women’s Rights |
| Çankaya Belediyesi | Municipality |
Gallery
The gallery includes event posters and photos from the TEDU102 Service Learning Fest, showcasing students’ community projects and engagement activities.
