Abstract
Service-learning as an experiential pedagogy has been gaining attention and support from technical programs in recent years. The realization of the impact of service-learning to traditional engineering programs requires a pragmatic model with a comprehensive plan leading to the synergistic integration of service-learning in an engineering pedagogical framework. The nature of engineering service-learning activities is interdisciplinary. Participating students are required to possess good knowledge in common engineering subjects, such as engineering mechanics, electromechanical systems, automatic control, and design. The proposed pragmatic model and the inter-relationships of the individual parties in the model were presented to depict an integrated approach that provides students' opportunities to develop intellectual capacity and capabilities beyond what traditional engineering curricula could achieve. Examples of community-based engineering service-learning activities were presented. Strategies and challenges for implementation were discussed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]