Describes the changes that came to one high school journalism program when the school embarked on a four-block scheduling program. Describes losses and gains over a three-year period. Concludes that, in addition to significant community service benefits, there is now more depth in learning and more pride in completed work, with students taking…

Sixteen occupational therapy students participated in service learning with older adults in nursing homes and 20 with people with disabilities. Both groups were aware of reciprocal benefits from service learning. Older adults seemed unaware of their own efficacy as educators. (SK)

Through Nickelodeon's Big Help program, and with assistance from the Chicago Region PTA, students at six Chicago schools learned about the satisfaction of making a difference in their communities. Over the course of one week, students participated in various community service projects and were rewarded for their hard work with a visit from the…

Data from 50 daily reflection journals of college students participating in service learning were used to draw a descriptive map of the social-psychological stages that occur during service learning. Textual analysis revealed that students progress through three identifiable stages of development: shock, normalization, and engagement. (EV)

Describes a campus-based model of service learning in the unique environments of university art galleries. Preservice teachers served as facilitators with visiting schoolchildren to explore feelings about and interpretations of various works of art; preservice teachers benefited from the experience and had changed views of art, teachers, and…

Describes a partnership between the Jane Addams School for Democracy in Minnesota and two institutions of higher education to address the problems of rapid student turnover in service learning. Promising strategies have two dimensions: to the extent possible lower academic and financial barriers to students' participation, and foster a community…

Describes how service learning can link to the middle school curriculum to strengthen the learning of various skills and concepts. Presents service learning model involving preparation, action, reflection, and recognition. Includes examples of effective infusion of service learning into units, lessons, and projects. Concludes with recommendations…

Offers examples from the author's experience to show how service learning is well-suited to the population of students who take introduction to technical writing at Salt Lake Community College. Outlines what the organizations and the students themselves say about the service learning experience. Outlines recommendations for making service learning…

A strategy that integrates community service learning with community needs assessment keeps costs low and local involvement high. An example using agriculture students shows how it provides opportunities for experiential learning and leadership in community development. (SK)

Argues for an increasing emphasis on community service in South African higher education to enrich traditional faculty activities of research and teaching. Suggests this be done by engaging communities of learners to address, in a practical fashion, real problems in South African society. Provides examples from the University of Stellenbosch…

An innovative intergenerational program in Miami-Dade County (Florida) Public Schools trains adolescents to teach senior citizens about fire safety at an adult education center. Kids enjoy their relationships with "second grandparents" while imparting valuable information and translating safety checklists into Spanish. (MLH)

Reflections of participants in a psychology of aging course in which students participated in service learning with older adults found that it significantly enhanced the course experience from the perspectives of instructors, graduate teaching assistants, students, and field site staff. (SK)

Modified the service learning aspect of a sociology class to encourage more students of color to participate. Students of color were more likely to choose the service learning option when the incentive was higher and there was more latitude in the site choice. Discusses factors that affect the service learning experience adversely in courses that…

Investigated the impact of a service learning experience on preservice teachers who received training in tutoring and tutored elementary students twice weekly over a semester. Data from participant essays and surveys indicated that respondents were significantly transformed by this experience, developing new perspectives in areas such as identity…

As a service learning project, Montana Tech students deliver a wellness program for older inmates in Montana State Prison. Outcomes identified in student interviews included improved interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, communication, assertiveness) and opportunities to apply knowledge. Students recognized the value of the program for…