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Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the community service learning (CSL) appearing in teacher training curriculum in terms of the opinions of the governmental agency and non-governmental organization (NGO) administrators. The sample group consisted of nine administrators from six institutes. Semi-structured interview technique was used in the study. Interviews lasted about 30-35 minutes and were recorded by the use of tape recorder and then were analyzed. Descriptive analysis approach was used in the analysis of the opinions of the administrators. Followings are results of administrator opinions: (1) CSL had positive effects on application institutes. (2) Some problems exist in CSL application because of; ineffective relationship between instructors and institutions, inadequate knowledge of instructors and implication differences among different groups. (3) The problems, related on CSL application, especially centre on planning, coordination, students' not being acquainted with institutes, and inadequate preparation. (4) Relationship between university and institutes was not desired level due to bureaucracy, miscommunication between universities and institutes, and insufficient support of university for students.

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