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How Effective A Tool Is Student Community Service, Martha Naomi Alt
How Effective A Tool Is Student Community Service, Martha Naomi Alt
Service Learning, General
Despite the popular appeal among the public, educators, parents, and even students for community service, there is surprisingly little firm evidence that students who engage in service learn more, develop in different ways, or learn different skills than those who do not. What are the implications for policy, further research, and school practice?
Theoretical Underpinnings Of Service Learning, Rebecca Lynn Carver
Theoretical Underpinnings Of Service Learning, Rebecca Lynn Carver
Service Learning, General
Although the merits of service learning frequently rest on how well it can be argued that the programs improve students' academic skills, this is only one of several outcomes that can result from implementing service learning programs. This article introduces readers to the full range of goals that service learning promises to achieve and to the specific principles that can be put into practice in order to meet these goals. Service learning consciously integrates students' experiences into the curriculum. As such it addresses the three major goals of "experiential education": allowing students to become more effective change agents, developing students' …
Beyond 4-H Community Service... To Community Service Learning, Allan T. Smith
Beyond 4-H Community Service... To Community Service Learning, Allan T. Smith
Service Learning, General
For more than 70 years Community Service has been an important part of 4-H. So has hands-on, learning-by-doing, that we now call experiential learning. When you put those two ideas together appropriately, the result goes beyond a "feel good" experience: service activities tied closely to what youth are learning positively impact learning, and genuinely help the community.
Trends In Volunteerism, Georgean C. Johnson-Coffey
Trends In Volunteerism, Georgean C. Johnson-Coffey
Service Learning, General
Discusses four national trends affecting volunteerism: service learning, family volunteering, influence of corporations, and welfare reform. Discusses the impact of these trends on volunteer programs within libraries. Offers examples of how library staff can utilize the skills of volunteers who are allied with these trends in order to provide high levels of quality service to library patrons.