Service Learning: The Essence of the Pedagogy: 1 (Advances in Service-Learning Research) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931576564 ISBN 13: 9781931576567

Publisher: Information Age Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

The Advances in Service-Learning Research book series was established to initiate the publication of a set of comprehensive research volumes that would present and discuss a wide range of issues in this broad field called service-learning. Service-learning is a multifaceted pedagogy that crosses all levels of schooling, has potential relevance to all academic and professional disciplines, is connected to a range of dynamic social issues, and operates within a broad range of community contexts. In terms of research, there is much terrain to cover before a full understanding of service-learning can be achieved. This volume, the first in the annual book series, explores various themes, issues, and answers that bring us one step closer to understanding the essence of service-learning. The chapters of this volume focus on a broad range of topics that address a variety of research issues on service-learning in K-12 education, teacher education, and higher education. Through a wide-scoped research lens, the volume explores definitional foundations of service-learning, theoretical issues regarding service-learning, the impacts of service-learning, and methodological approaches to studying service-learning. Collectively, the chapters of the book provide varying and, at times, opposing perspectives on some of the critical issues regarding service-learning research and practice.

About this title

Synopsis

Service-learning is an approach to teaching and learning that can help students acquire academic skills and knowledge, develop strong interpersonal skills and self-knowledge, become more civic minded, and gain understanding of their connected to their communities and society. This learning and development occurs by having students provide meaningful service through which they serve as an important resource to the community and systematically reflect on the process with their teachers, mentors, and/or advisors. This book series will gather current research on servicelearning in K-12 education, teacher education, and higher education. Along with chapters highlighting the findings of service-learning research studies, the book will include thought pieces that identify theoretical groundings of servicelearning and present methodological approaches for studying service-learning (including teacher action research).

About the Author

Written with BILL LITTLE, award-winning sports information specialist and author, this is the essential motivational book of MACK BROWN's coaching secrets, with anecdotes and inspirational essays for players, coaches, parents, and football fans of all ages. Authors Brown and Little reside in Austin, Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Age Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931576564
• ISBN 13: 9781931576567
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300
• Editor: Furco Andrew, Billig Shelley H.