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Autor/in | Ricke, Audrey |
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Titel | Finding the Right Fit: Helping Students Apply Theory to Service-Learning Contexts |
Quelle | In: Journal of Experiential Education, 41 (2018) 1, S.8-22 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1053-8259 |
DOI | 10.1177/1053825917750407 |
Schlagwörter | Service Learning; Theory Practice Relationship; Undergraduate Students; Case Studies; Anthropology; Models; Scaffolding (Teaching Technique); Class Activities; Student Surveys |
Abstract | Background: Although past studies of service-learning focus on assessing student growth, few studies address how to support students in applying theory to their service-learning experiences. Yet, the task of applying theory is a central component of critical reflections within the social sciences in higher education and often causes anxiety among undergraduate students. Purpose: This article identifies a pedagogical model that helps students navigate the selection and application of theory to their service-learning experiences. Methodology/Approach: The pedagogical model is based on a case study of an upper-division anthropology service-learning course, which included survey and interview data to assess the model's effectiveness. Findings/Conclusions: The findings indicate that a familiar framing analogy, combined with a specific set of scaffolded in-class activities that takes into consideration Perry's scheme of learning, is useful for bridging the gap between understanding theory and selecting and applying a particular theory to service-learning projects. Such an approach helped relieve student anxiety and confusion surrounding theory application and service-learning. Implications: To grow as scholars, students must be able to match theory to real-world situations on their own. By combining a framing analogy with scaffolded activities, instructors can help students transition from memorizing theories to applying them to their service-learning. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2020/1/01 |