Although research suggests that service learning (SL) is being incorporated into the college classroom at an increasing rate, faculty often report that they are not convinced of its educational values. There is a lack of research on, and awareness about, what SL is, how it can be incorporated into the curriculum, and the outcomes on student…

The author reflects on his experience as an Outward Bound instructor at a large high school in New York City, where he collaborated with an English teacher in developing a curriculum that balanced academic with experiential learning. Describes a five-week unit in which a rock climbing experience was integrated with traditional English teaching…