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Degelman, Charles, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 2000
This theme issue explores the connection between service learning and standards-based education. In the lead article, "Service Learning and Standards: Are They Compatible?" (Brian Loney), an educator applies his extensive experience with Active Citizenship Today, a successful social studies service-learning program, to a representative set of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizenship, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Degelman, Charles, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 2000
This issue of "Service-Learning Network" identifies the skills that students need to become responsible citizens in a democracy. In the issue's lead article, a definition of civic responsibility is created after examining a broad array of competencies and skills put forth by prominent organizations in the field, and a list of…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Degelman, Charles, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 2001
This issue of "Service-Learning Network" looks at the ways that service learning can transform local government into a learning laboratory for civic education. The first article, "Creating the Missing Link: Local Government, Service Learning, and Civic Education" (Todd Clark), introduces the issue. "Service Learning and Local Government" (Ann…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship
Degelman, Charles, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 1999
This theme issue of "Service-Learning Network" explores some challenges and rewards of integrating service learning into school and community culture. The lead article, "Integrating Community Service Learning with School Culture" (Sheldon Berman), surveys the integration of community service learning in the culture of school…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Implementation
Degelman, Charles, Ed.; Hayes, Bill, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 1998
This issue of "Service-Learning Network" explores some useful applications of technology to service learning. In the classroom, technology, computers, and the Internet can stimulate activity and cooperative learning while they forge links between curriculum and community. Articles in this issue are: "Service Learning on the…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
Halsted, Alice L. – Midpoints, 1997
This article presents samples of imaginative programs that meld the fundamentals of the service learning methodology with individual learning and behavioral goals at the middle school level. The paper is divided into: (1) "What Do We Mean by Service Learning?"; (2) "The Fit between Service Learning and the Developmental Needs of Young…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
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Parsons, Michael H., Ed.; Lisman, C. David, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Based on the idea that community colleges have a critical role in enhancing civic literacy through community-based programming and service learning, this volume provides descriptions of theoretical frameworks and practical models for incorporating community renewal into the college mission. The following articles are provided: (1) "Service…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
Craig, Judy A., Ed. – Advances in Education Research, 1998
This report provides peer-reviewed, scholarly research supported in whole or in part by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement through its educational research and development programs. It includes 13 previously published articles from selected refereed journals identifying the best research on community service learning. Section 1,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, College Faculty, College Students, Community Services
Scofield, Richard T., Ed. – School-Age NOTES Newsletter, 2000
This document is comprised of the 12 monthly issues of a newsletter providing support and information for providers of child care for school-age children. The featured articles for each month are: (1) "Reflections on the School-Age Field" (September); (2) "Tips for Effective Service-Learning Projects in Out-of-School Time…
Descriptors: After School Education, After School Programs, Childhood Needs, Elementary Education