Cover -- The Academic, Social and Psychological Impacts of Service Learning -- Contents -- Introduction -- CHAPTER 1: Improving Social Welfare through Service Learning -- CHAPTER 2: Positive Implications on the Environment -- CHAPTER 3: Improving Education through Service Learning -- CHAPTER 4: Imparting Social Change -- CHAPTER 5: Global Citizenship and Service Learning -- Reflection -- Epilogue -- Bibliography -- Index -- Cover
In der gegenwärtigen öffentlichen Debatte in Deutschland über Bildung geht es meist um die Ergebnisse der international vergleichenden PISA-Studie und deren bildungspolitische Folgen. Vor dem Hintergrund dieser Debatte versucht die Autorin, die Aufmerksamkeit auf ein Feld zu richten, das sich zwar seit einigen Jahren einer erhöhten öffentlichen und wissenschaftlichen Aufmerksamkeit erfreut, dabei jedoch selten unter dem Aspekt von Bildungsprozessen betrachtet wird: Bürgergesellschaft und Zivilgesellschaft. Die These der Autorin lautet, dass Bürgergesellschaft nicht nur hochgradig abhängig von gegebenen Bildungsressourcen in der Bevölkerung ist, sondern dass sie selbst eine zunehmend wichtige Bildungsinstitution darstellt, deren Potentiale noch kaum systematisch untersucht, geschweige denn in der (deutschen) Praxis wirksam genutzt werden. Bei der Erläuterung dieser These wird auf die Ergebnisse eines abgeschlossenen Forschungsprojektes zurückgegriffen. Der Zusammenhang von Bürgergesellschaft und Bildung wird mit Blick auf das so genannte "Service Learning" diskutiert, einer institutionellen Brücke zwischen Bildung und Zivilgesellschaft, die seit vielen Jahren vor allem in den angelsächsischen Ländern erprobt wird und die auch für die deutsche Situation Perspektiven bereithält. Hier werden im Rahmen institutioneller Curricula - und somit weitgehend unabhängig von lokalen Kontingenzen - Möglichkeiten erfahrungsorientierter Lernprozesse geschaffen, die dem Einzelnen wie der Gemeinschaft zugute kommen und daher Gemeinnutz und Eigennutz effektiv kombinieren. (ICA2)
Role of Education and Pedagogical Approach in Service Learning is a collection of case studies and interventions adopted by academics across the globe to explain and explore the concepts of social responsibility in education, social justice and civility. In the context of virtual learning spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, it might be viewed as increasingly difficult for students to explore opportunities for mitigating real world societal problems. The chapters in this volume demonstrate how academics have showcased, however, that online learning doesn't mean an end to service learning. Delving into the enhancement potential of online learning, the authors uncover how students can continue to be agents of social change in our more virtual world. Describing the concept of service learning as a model and as a pedagogical tool, the collection offers a framework for service learning that can be inculcated across the higher education sector.
Service-Learning and Civic Engagement: A Sourcebook focuses on historical, philosophical, social foundations, practices and models of service-learning and civic engagement. The title offers practical, jargon-free chapters applicable to any educational institution as well as community organizations that might consult the work. Key Features Practical, jargon-free chapters applicable to any educational institution as well as community organizations that might consult the work 58 signed chapters are organized into thematic parts, such as Concepts & Theoretical Approaches, Historical & Socia
Showing students the human side of immigration debates, service-learning opportunities with immigrant and migrant communities can offer an enormously rewarding experience to participants. In addition to enhancing discussions on immigration that can take place in history, social studies, language, political science, economics, or other classes, these opportunities give students a chance to directly affect the lives of those who often find themselves on the periphery of society. This volume examines the various service-learning projects available to those who wish to positively impact immigrant and migrant communities and guides readers through the process of successfully executing a service-learning project
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Introduction: At the Boundaries: The Shifting Sites of Service-Learning in Design and Planning -- Part One: Beginning to See "the Other" -- Editor's Introduction -- Chapter 1: Uncovering the Human Landscape in North Philadelphia -- Chapter 2: Reconsidering the Margin: Relationships of Difference and Transformative Education -- Chapter 3: Differences Matter: Learning to Design in Partnership with Others -- Chapter 4: Educating for Multicultural Learning: Revelations from the East St. Louis Design Studio -- Chapter 5: People and Place: Communication and Community Development -- Part Two: Learning to Reflect and Evaluate -- Editor's Introduction -- Chapter 6: Transforming Subjectivities: Service that Expands Learning in Urban Planning -- Chapter 7: Operative Sites for Dialogue and Reflection: The Role of Praxis in Service-Learning -- Chapter 8: Potential and Limits of the PLaCE Program's Design Extension Studio Model -- Chapter 9: Moving from Service-Learning to Professional Practice: ESLARP's Impact on its Alumni -- Part Three: Crossing Borders -- Editor's Introduction -- Chapter 10: Easing Boundaries through Placemaking: Sustainable Futures Study Abroad Program -- Chapter 11: Effecting Change through Humanitarian Design -- Part Four: Confronting Academic Boundaries -- Editor's Introduction -- Chapter 12: From Boundaries to Synergies of Knowledge and Expertise: Using Pedagogy as a Driving Force for Change -- Chapter 13: Integrating Disciplines, Practices, and Perspectives in the Commonwealth Avenue Project -- Chapter 14: Forging Lasting Community Impacts and Linkages through the Capstone Community Design Studio -- Chapter 15: Toward a Scholarship of Engagement: A Model from Australia -- Endnotes -- References -- Contributors -- Index
The service-learning movement integrates community service with meaningful instruction and learning. One of the most rewarding aspects of service learning is the good feeling participants get from giving back to their communities at large, and a key way to give back is through improving community health and safety. This book explains the core principles of service learning and how to translate these values into programs that focus on public health and safety. Both domestic and international initiatives are discussed, and simple steps are laid out to encourage readers to get involved-both in their own backyards and across borders
Veterans and military families have a wealth of stories and history to offer students and certain needs that can be filled by energetic, engaged, and caring young people. This type of service learning helps students put their history and social studies education into context. This book presents service learning with many examples of how students can use it to get to know and learn from local veterans while also giving back to them and providing assistance to a segment of the population that has served our national interests and now requires our assistance and support
Service learning is an interdisciplinary pedagogical tool that is becoming increasing popular in schools. It involves students taking part in projects that are aimed at strengthening their communities and using tools to rigorously assess what they have learned from their experiences. This volume concentrates on service-learning projects with the goal of increasing tolerance. The author offers a look at social movements that have made our society more tolerant over time. He explains how students can establish and develop service-learning projects that address the persistent problem of intolerance and suggests which tools can best help them learn from their efforts
This is a highly practical book for anyone who is interested in establishing or maintaining a service learning program at the high school level. It comes at an opportune moment, following the recent passage of the National and Community Service Act of 1993. The book explains the origins, purpose, goals, and principles of service learning; discusses program design options and factors that need to be considered when establishing a program; offers guidance on starting and operating a program; and discusses how to handle common obstacles and challenges. Appendixes list other sources of valuable in