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Brown, Margaret A.; Wymer, Jared D.; Cooper, Cierra S. – Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 2016
Power dynamics are implicated in intergroup prosocial behavior (Nadler & Halabi, 2015). This research investigated two factors that influence the effect of intergroup prosocial behavior on views of social equality: amount of direct intergroup contact and type of helping. Students in a social psychology course (N = 93) were randomly assigned to…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Social Justice, Power Structure, Prosocial Behavior
Penniston, Thomas Andrew – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Service-Learning is a form of applied learning that engages students in solving social problems within community-based settings. It is rooted in the social and educational philosophy of John Dewey's Pragmatism. As a pedagogy, service-learning presents students with opportunities for social and intellectual growth by complementing classroom…
Descriptors: Service Learning, College Students, Outcomes of Education, Social Development
Henderson, James E.; Brookhart, Susan M. – 1997
Service learning has been shown to enhance elementary, secondary, and undergraduate college students' intellectual and prosocial behavior, cognitive learning, socialization, citizenship, self-esteem, mentoring ability, attitudes toward diverse communities, and job placement and development. This paper presents findings of a study that examined the…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Altruism, Doctoral Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hess, Diana – Social Education, 1997
Profiles three programs that incorporate service learning into efforts to reduce violence. Extrapolates a set of criteria for developing similar programs. These include meaningful activities, skill-based instruction, recognition of student effort and clear expectations for non-violent behavior. Includes a brief list of teaching resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Welfare, Experiential Learning, Prevention