| Description |
xii, 212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Ninety-sixth yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, 0077-5762 ; pt. 1 |
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Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education ; 96th, pt. 1
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| Contents |
The National Society for the Study of Education --Board of Directors of the Society, 1996-97; contributors to the yearbook -- Foreword / Harold Howe II -- I. Youth Participation: Integrating Youth Into Communities / Peter Kleinbard -- II. An International Perspective on Service-Learning / Donald J. Eberly --III. Service Learning: A Theoretical Model / Barry G. Sheckley and Morris T. Keeton -- IV. Research and Evaluation in Service Learning: What Do We Need to Know? / Richard K. Lipka -- V. Service Learning in Curriculum Reform / Gene R. Carter -- VI. Service Learning in the Comer School Development Program /Norris M. Haynes and James P. Comer -- VII. Service Learning in the Classroom: Practical Issues |
| Summary |
"While service learning is not a new concept, as Joan Schine points out in her preface, it is increasingly being regarded as a component of schooling rich with promise as schools seek to enhance students' classroom learning with real life experiences outside the school." "Readers will find here examples of many of the forms service can take in school programs at various levels. These examples illustrate how students can become involved in the community, be of service in ways that enrich their own lives, and add new dimensions to what they have learned in school." "The authors who have prepared chapters for this volume share a commitment to the idea of service learning. They also know that programs that combine service with learning in valid ways are the result of careful thought and hard work. The difficulties encountered in establishing such programs are not underestimated here, but useful strategies for coping with these problems are provided." "The case for service learning is made throughout the book. At the same time, it is recognized that the dynamics of how school-based service learning contributes to the development of young people has yet to be fully understood, in particular, how their lives after school are affected by their school experience. This volume, therefore, also makes a case for ongoing study of service learning programs and offers suggestions for how such studies could be carried out."--Jacket |
| Notes |
ANALYTIC |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Community and school -- United States.
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Non-formal education -- United States.
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Service learning -- United States.
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Social participation.
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Student learning -- United States
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School credits -- United States -- Outside work
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Student volunteers in social service -- United States.
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Young volunteers in community development -- United States.
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Young volunteers in social service -- United States.
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| Author |
Schine, Joan G.
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National Society for the Study of Education.
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| LC no. |
96072098 |
| ISBN |
0226738388 |
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