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Wolodzko, Elzbieta; Wasilewska, Emilia – International Journal of Psycho-Educational Sciences, 2017
The article presents a part of an action research project undertaken by students and a small village's inhabitants, within a service learning approach. The project lasted for three academic years (from 2014/2015 till 2016/2017). Its idea was education students' (members of Scientific Circle of Educational Media at Faculty of Social Sciences,…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Citizenship Education, Social Development, Cognitive Development
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Afzal, Azmina; Hussain, Nasreen – Journal of Education and Educational Development, 2020
Recently, many high schools and universities have promoted community service learning program by making it part of the admission process; therefore, students participate in community service learning program to get admission in an institution of their choice. Moreover, after completing the community service program, they see themselves as more…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Experiential Learning, Social Responsibility, Interpersonal Competence
Joiner, Lottie L. – American School Board Journal, 2000
Service learning, which combines community service with curriculum objectives, has several components: preparation, collaboration, service projects, curriculum integration, and reflection. Although opponents of mandatory programs criticize service learning as detracting from academics, studies indicate positive effects on academic achievement and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizenship Education, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives
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Frimannsson, Gudmunder Heidar – Studies in Philosophy and Education, 2001
Argues that children need to learn about civic issues in their education because certain virtues are required for a decently organized society. Also contends that the school has obligations to educate the young in civics and impart knowledge because it is in the students' best interests; this is not an encroachment on the privacy of the…
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Cultural Context, Curriculum
Billig, Shelley H. – School Administrator, 2000
Research, while limited, finds that service learning positively affects participants as to social development, academic achievement, civic awareness, and career exploration. High-quality programs maximize student outcomes. The difference between service learning and community service is linkage to standards and specific curriculum content. Key…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Education, Citizenship Education, Community Services
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Crockett, Mark – NASSP Bulletin, 1994
Restructuring middle-level education calls for broad, fundamental, and multifaceted changes in schooling. Such changes must be based on a clear articulation of how early adolescents learn and supported by congruent practices and expectations. Forward-thinking middle schools stress interdisciplinary teaming, active learning, responsible…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Change Strategies, Citizenship Education, Democratic Values
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Farnen, Russell F. – Policy Futures in Education, 2007
This article examines recent trends in childhood and youth policy, political socialization, and civic education in the USA and Canada since 2000. It examines some of the current trends (such as political socialization and education research findings on children and youth) as well as policy initiatives (such as the landmark federal legislation…
Descriptors: Political Socialization, Socioeconomic Status, Federal Legislation, Democracy
Gibson, Cynthia – Academy for Educational Development, 2005
Service-learning is a teaching method that engages young people in community problem-solving as part of their education, both in school and out-of-school settings. Service-learning has the potential to be a powerful experiential education practices because it not only fosters effective learning, also prepares the next generation for democratic…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Community Problems, Self Efficacy, Democracy
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Minkler, John – Social Studies Review, 1997
Articulates an expanded vision of citizenship education that incorporates two powerful reform movements: character education and community service. Addresses the reservations teachers have about initiating these programs and provides suggestions for organization and administration. Includes a list of student-designed citizenship education…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Administration, Educational Development, Educational Responsibility
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Brugh, Mike – Social Studies Review, 1997
Offers some examples of integrating character education into curriculum and instruction through service learning and provides a rationale for incorporating service learning throughout the grades. Briefly summarizes educational research supporting service learning and identifies five critical elements of service learning projects. Provides a list…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility
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Bailey, Laura – Social Studies Review, 1997
Recounts the successes of Project HAWK (Habitat Alliance and Wildlife Keepers) in Northern California. HAWK consists of various at-risk students brought together for a service learning project constructing and maintaining community gardens. Discusses how the garden was related to traditional curriculum instruction and provides information for…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Services, Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education