Assessment and Classification of Service Learning: A Case Study of CS/EE Students
Table 2
The rotated factor matrix of service learning benefits.
Item*
Factor
1
2
3
4
(13) Development of caring relationships
0.964
−0.208
−0.030
0.153
(16) Workplace skills
0.894
−0.018
0.178
−0.191
(12) Ability to assume personal responsibility
0.893
−0.050
0.214
−0.128
(14) Gaining the trust of others
0.621
0.383
−0.027
−0.100
(17) Ability to make a difference in the community
0.560
0.238
−0.374
0.471
(18) Skills in learning from experience
0.542
0.141
0.127
0.172
(9) Problem analysis and critical thinking
−0.120
0.903
0.012
0.158
(8) Applying knowledge to the “real world”
−0.149
0.867
0.030
0.176
(2) Connecting theory and practice
0.207
0.705
0.066
0.028
(11) Conflict resolution
0.128
0.683
0.212
−0.059
(10) Social self-confidence
0.011
0.624
0.389
−0.089
(19) Organizational skills
0.322
0.474**
0.229
0.007
(20) Ability to work with others
0.143
0.024
0.809
0.030
(1) Personal growth
0.102
0.060
0.700
0.162
(4) Communications skills
−0.004
0.367
0.619
−0.017
(3) Leadership skills
−0.097
0.180
0.500
0.381
(5) Understanding cultural and racial differences
−0.283
0.118
0.211
0.853
(7) Community involvement
0.342
0.094
−0.093
0.614
(6) Social responsibility and citizenship skills
0.101
−0.110
0.413
0.582
(15) Sensitivity to the plight of others
0.366
−0.054
0.258
0.481**
The four factors are denominated as (1) practical skills and development, (2) critical thinking, (3) leadership and interpersonal skills, and (4) citizenship, respectively. Factor loading slightly below 0.5.
