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Keengwe, Jared, Ed.; Mbae, Justus G., Ed.; Ngigi, Simon K., Ed. – IGI Global, 2015
The increasing internationalization of today's classrooms calls for learning institutions to prepare students for success in an interdependent and technologically-advanced world. Faculty who are competent in multiple 21st century skills are best equipped to engage students in curricula that are relevant, transformative, and engaging across content…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Literacy, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Terry, Alice W.; Bohnenberger, Jann E. – Journal of Experiential Education, 2004
Citing the need for a basic, K-12 developmental framework for service learning, this article describes such a model. This model, an inclusive typology of service learning, distinguishes three levels of service learning: Community Service, Community Exploration, and Community Action. The authors correlate this typology to Piaget's cognitive…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Developmental Stages, Community Action, Classification
Weil, Danny, Ed.; Anderson, Holly Kathleen, Ed. – 2000
This publication presents essays that offer exemplary teaching practices and theoretical discussions concerning critical thinking. Covering a wide range of topics, the essays include a varied selection of readings that contemplate how teaching can become a powerful experience for both educators and students. The essays focus on classroom learning…
Descriptors: Art Education, Citizen Participation, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking
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Kielsmeier, James C. – Education and Urban Society, 1996
Describes the urban-centered WalkAbout summer program, which involves hands-on service learning emphasizing the importance of students being authentically invested in their own learning. Program goals include increasing academic achievement, providing opportunities for community-based learning, developing a service ethic in youth, and improving…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, College Students, Critical Thinking