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Download full textHengel, Madeleine S.; Shumer, Robert D. – 1997
This document provides some guidance to those who are exploring the connections between service-learning and evaluation. Categories are defined in the document by highlighting the following seven questions: (1) What do I need to know about the important issues involved in evaluating my service-learning program? (2) Do you have a model of…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Research, Information Sources
Payne, David A. – 2000
This book uses an extended case study to guide readers through the complexities of evaluating service learning outcomes and their relevance to the curriculum. Eight chapters include: (1) "What Is Service Learning?" (e.g., definition and rationale, developing a service learning program, and standards for effective programs); (2) "The…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedMayhew, Jack; Welch, Marshall – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2001
This article defines service learning and describes service learning as a distinct pedagogy from field-based professional programs. Fundamental components of service learning courses and guidelines for developing, implementing, and evaluating service learning courses in special education programs for majors and non-majors are presented. (Contains…
Descriptors: Course Content, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines
Fitzsimons-Lovett, Ann – 1998
This monograph offers service providers a variety of interventions that can be used to develop and enhance self-respect in students with emotional and behavioral disorders. After an introductory chapter, Chapter 2, "What is Self-Respect?," discusses the definition of self-respect, how self-respect develops (a developmental table is presented), and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
Driscoll, Amy; Gelmon, Sherril B.; Holland, Barbara A.; Kerrigan, Seanna; Spring, Amy; Grosvold, Kari; Longley, M.J. – 1998
This guide, in workbook form, offers an assessment model for service learning programs that focuses on the four constituencies of service learning: students, faculty, community, and the institution. The approaches described were evaluated and refined in a pilot study with 10 service learning courses. The model provides both quantitative and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Methods, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Smink, Jay, Ed.; Duckenfield, Marty, Ed. – 1998
This booklet contains 10 papers addressed to teachers wishing to make the case for service learning through action research on their own service learning programs. "Introduction" (Jay Smink) examines the need for teacher-based action research and evaluation. "Connect Service with Evaluation for Good Learning" (Robert D. Shumer) explains the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Citizenship Education, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education
Direct linkPritchard, Florence Fay; Whitehead, George I., III – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2004
This volume makes two important contributions: First, it provides a framework grounded in theory and best professional practice that middle and high school teachers, their students, and community partners can use to design, implement, and evaluate service-learning projects that address authentic community needs. Second, it demonstrates ways…
Descriptors: High Schools, Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Service Learning
