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Willison, Scott – Social Studies, 1994
Maintains that many educators have recommended that public school students need to develop social action skills and participate in community service programs. Discusses student volunteer participation in community food service programs. Provides recommendations for teachers about developing such programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning

Egan, Terrence M. I. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1994
Profiles the accomplishments and philosophies of three individuals who strongly advocated community service and who profoundly influenced the field of experiential education, including Robert K. Greenleaf, author of "Servant Leadership"; Alec Dickson, who traveled extensively to promote the development of community service organizations…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Crew, Adolph – 1977
Verbal learning does not prepare adolescents for a society which expects students to graduate as adults from secondary school. This is obvious when one sees how often adolescents are excluded from adult activities and responsibilities. Experiential learning can provide students with a link between academic content and the self-confidence adulthood…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Career Education, Citizenship Education, Community Involvement
Werneken, Jane – 1980
This two-part booklet provides guidelines for students and agencies involved in Projects in Community Service, a transferable elective course offered under ten departments at Glendale Community College (Arizona). Part I offers guidelines to help students who wish to participate in volunteer programs while exploring possible careers and assisting…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Programs, Community Services, Experiential Learning