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Peer reviewedPorter, Judith R.; Schwartz, Lisa B. – Teaching Sociology, 1993
Reports on a approach to teaching the sociology of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) by combining coursework with weekly volunteer work in an AIDS agency. Concludes with a discussion of the benefits of experiential learning and five guidelines for establishing similar community service programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Community Involvement, Community Programs, Course Content
Constitutional Rights Foundation, Chicago, IL. – 1994
This booklet describes the relationship of service learning to the social studies and examines public policy issues as a crucial step in the service learning process. Service learning is defined and explained using the ACT (Active Citizenship Today) approach whereby students: (1) define and focus on their community; (2) research community…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics
