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Social Studies, 1997
Reprints a series of "how-to" guidelines concerning service learning from the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago (CFRC). Includes a working definition of service learning, a five-step process for projects, and specific goals to be reached at each stage of the project. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education

Allen, Rodney F. – Social Studies, 1997
Reviews an array of resource organizations useful for developing, implementing and evaluating service learning. Reviews practical "how-to" guidebooks, motivational materials, and resources for academic discussions of service learning. Formats reviewed include workbooks, field guides, ERIC digests, monographs, and anthologies of articles. (MJP)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources

Mittlefehldt, William – Social Studies, 1997
Profiles a program developed between the schools and community of Anoka, Minnesota. Concerned about the increase in poverty, crime, and youth problems, the community involved the students in an assessment of the town's problems and created a series of service learning projects addressing those problems. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, High Schools, Outcomes of Education

Social Studies, 1997
Reprints 11 standards for assessing quality in service learning projects from the Alliance for Service-Learning in Education Reform. Each standard provides a rationale and relevant examples. Standards include youth being involved in the planning, program requiring preparation and reflection, and project making a meaningful contribution to the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment

Wade, Rahima C. – Social Studies, 1997
Discusses some of the cultural and logistical challenges faced by service learning projects. Theses challenges include a predisposition toward individualism over collective action, lack of time and emphasis on traditional learning. Provides strategies and approaches for overcoming these challenges. Includes a sample questionnaire for parents and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives, Educational Responsibility

Oswald, James M. – Social Studies, 1997
Offers a compendium of advice, case studies, teaching and organizing suggestions, and lists of resources. Addresses issues of concern to parents and educators alike such as liability, cooperation with social agencies and organizations, curriculum development and design, and locations to find instructional materials. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Experience, Educational Responsibility

Kim, Simon; And Others – Social Studies, 1996
Evaluates three participatory civic education learning programs developed by the Citizenship Education Clearing House: the Election Program, Missouri State Government Program, and the Metropolitan Issues Program. Evaluation consisted of questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Discovers that the programs are both popular and effective. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizenship Education, Civics, Experiential Learning