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Gulati-Partee, Gita, Ed.; Finger, William R., Ed. – 1996
This compilation includes practical and transferable principles that can be used by service-learning practitioners. The 39 case studies and personal essays in the compilation are organized around critical issues in strengthening long-term institutional and community support for K-12 service-learning programs. Each article describes how the issue…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Program Implementation
Peer reviewedAnderson, Jay D. – Equity and Excellence in Education, 1993
Describes the Independent Study Program of Seekonk High School (Massachusetts), a program that allows students to leave school on a regular basis to volunteer within the community. Seniors choose a project and submit it for approval. Suggestions are given for implementing and sustaining such a program. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Educational Change, High School Seniors, High Schools
Peer reviewedSchine, Joan, Ed. – Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, 1997
This yearbook contains 14 essays that address a wide variety of issues that educators, policymakers, and others involved in education are exploring in order to expand the understanding of the burgeoning field of service learning. The following papers are included: "Youth Participation: Integrating Youth into Communities" (Peter…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Higher Education, Program Development, Program Implementation
Witmer, Judith T.; Anderson, Carolyn S. – 1994
A great deal has been said and written about the importance of giving students the opportunity to provide service to others. This book is designed to provide educators with a "crash course" in how to start or repair such a program in their schools or districts. Following the introduction, chapter 1 defines service learning and explores its…
Descriptors: High Schools, Human Resources, Human Services, Program Design
Download full textAmerican Association of Community Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1995
The service learning instructional methodology integrates community service with academic instruction and seeks to address local needs and develop students academic skills, sense of civic responsibility, and commitment to the community. The following elements are important for effectively organizing a community college service learning program:…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Community Colleges, Community Responsibility, Community Services
Conrad, Dan; Hedin, Diane – 1987
This guidebook was developed to provide assistance to persons wishing to begin, expand, or promote programs of youth community service. It features examples of what young people already are doing and practical, down-to-earth ideas for designing, organizing, running, promoting, and supporting youth service programs. Special attention is given to…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Organizations, Community Programs, Community Services
