Service-Learning and Educating in Challenging Contexts: International Perspectives - Hardcover

Jon Tan; Timothy Murphy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1441120742 ISBN 13: 9781441120748

Publisher: Continuum, 2012

Synopsis

Service-Learning and Educating in Challenging Contexts explores the potential of service-learning identified as a way to integrate community service with academic study to enrich the on-going professional development of educators, especially in schools that are located in challenging contexts. This collection offers a further refinement of what typically comes under the remit of service-learning, switching the focus from the learning experience of the learner, to the educator and the deep and enriching professional learning opportunities that service-learning can offer. This approach to service-learning promotes collaborative practices amongst professional and in-service educators, and encourages an integration of theory and practice. The international contributors use their own experiences as well as current research to provide a thorough exploration of service-learning from national and international perspectives.

About this title

About the Author

Jon Tan is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Childhood at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

Timothy Murphy is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Childhood at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441120742
• ISBN 13: 9781441120748
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192