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Sociology

University of Nebraska at Omaha

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2010

Service learning

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Death Of A Dream Service-Learning: 1994-2010: A Historical Analysis By One Of The Dreamers, Don Hill Jan 2010

Death Of A Dream Service-Learning: 1994-2010: A Historical Analysis By One Of The Dreamers, Don Hill

Service Learning, General

This essay was written in 1994 to stimulate discussion about issues that I felt threatened the efforts of the service-learning community to effectively expand with high-quality programs. It was based on my observations as a person involved in providing professional development support to teachers and education professors. — Don Hill, October 2005


Improving Student Learning Outcomes With Service Learning, Mary Prentice, Gail Robinson Jan 2010

Improving Student Learning Outcomes With Service Learning, Mary Prentice, Gail Robinson

Higher Education

Growing numbers of community colleges are incorporating service learning into the curriculum. While research has documented many benefits to those who participate in this experiential pedagogy, a primary goal of service learning is to increase students’ learning of course material.


Educationg Citizens, Building Communities: Annual Membership Survey Results - Executive Summary, Campus Compact Jan 2010

Educationg Citizens, Building Communities: Annual Membership Survey Results - Executive Summary, Campus Compact

Higher Education

Campus Compact’s annual survey of its 1,100+ member colleges and universities gauges a host of measures of campus commitment to and support for service, service-learning, and civic engagement. Results over the past decade reflect a deepening awareness of the importance of such activities in enhancing teaching and learning, building strong community/campus partnerships, and educating the next generation of responsible leaders.