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Peer reviewedO'Flanagan, Bill – Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1997
Describes the development of service learning in a special school for students with learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Discusses the poor self-image that many troubled youth possess and suggest ways to help students refocus on their good qualities through service work. Outlines service partnerships and a service culture. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cooperation, High Risk Students, Public Service
Peer reviewedYoder, Denise I.; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1996
A program in which 12 seventh- and eighth-grade students with learning disabilities and/or culturally diverse backgrounds participated with nondisabled peers in service learning is described. The students improved their social skills and self-esteem through community service with younger students and senior citizens. The article offers a rationale…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Interpersonal Competence, Junior High Schools, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedConderman, Gregory J.; Patryla, Victoria M. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1994
This article describes the People to People program initiated by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The program requires students enrolled in introductory special education courses to spend a minimum of 10 hours working with children or families in 1 of 7 local programs. Guidelines for developing such a program are offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Community Services, Disabilities, Education Majors
Peer reviewedFleischauer, Janet Patterson; Fleischauer, John F. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1994
An experiential education project at Edinboro University (Pennsylvania) trains undergraduate students to be literacy tutors and requires students to complete 60 volunteer hours tutoring at a community service agency in exchange for academic credit. Examines mutual benefits of volunteer service including breakdown of social stereotypes and…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Benefits, Higher Education, Interpersonal Competence
Rudaitis, Cheryl – Teaching Music, 1996
Maintains that the collegiate chapters of the Music Educators National Conference act as an excellent training ground for student leaders. Recommends continuing the support and guidance for these students to emerge as leading teachers. Provides specific advice for MENC chapter advisors on fostering support and independence. (MJP)
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education, Leadership Training, Mentors
Direct linkLeckie, Steven – Principal Leadership, 2004
To teach students how to become contributing members of society, Park View High School in Sterling, Virginia, focuses on collaboration, diversity, and volunteerism. Since developing leaders is part of being a community of collaboration, a curricular component supports its efforts to model the kind of leadership it wants its students to develop. To…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Student Leadership, Cooperation, Awards
