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Nazaret Martínez-Heredia1, Silvia Corral-Robles2, Gracia González-Gijón1
1Department of Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
Service learning (S-L) is a methodology integrating classroom learning with community service to reduce inequality. This bibliometric analysis highlights its potential for fostering social responsibility in higher education.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Education
Background:
- Service learning (S-L) is an innovative pedagogical approach combining academic study with community engagement.
- It is recognized globally for its potential to address social inequality and foster transformative social change.
Approach:
- A bibliometric analysis was conducted using a descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional methodology.
- Data were sourced from 20 references on S-L and inequality in higher education found in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases.
- A mixed-methods approach was employed for data analysis.
Key Points:
- The majority of publications on S-L and inequality were concentrated in 2016.
- The United States leads in scientific production within this research area.
- S-L is frequently cited as a potent method for cultivating awareness, commitment, and responsibility regarding social issues.
Conclusions:
- Service learning demonstrates significant potential as a tool for social transformation and reducing inequality in higher education.
- The research indicates a growing academic interest in S-L's role in promoting social consciousness and responsibility.
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