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Autor/in | Anderson, Jeffrey |
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Institution | ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education, Washington, DC. |
Titel | Service-Learning and Teacher Education. ERIC Digest. |
Quelle | (1998), (4 Seiten)
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Reihe | ERIC Publications; ERIC Digests in Full Text |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
Schlagwörter | Elementary Secondary Education; Futures (of Society); Higher Education; Integrated Curriculum; Preservice Teacher Education; Service Learning; Student Participation; Teaching Methods |
Abstract | This Digest defines service-learning as both a philosophy of education and an instructional method. As a philosophy, service-learning reflects the belief that education should develop social responsibility and prepare students to be involved citizens in democratic life. As an instructional method, service-learning involves a blending of service activities with the academic curriculum in order to address real community needs while students learn through active engagement. The Digest provides examples of service-learning activities in teacher education; distinguishes between community service, service learning and other forms of experiential education; cites reasons for integrating service-learning into courses; discusses approaches to integrating service-learning into teacher education programs; and cites a few research studies. Initial research results, teacher educators and preservice teachers all suggest that service-learning can be a worthwhile learning experience. But, there are many challenges to its successful use in teacher education including an already overcrowded curriculum, difficulties of arranging successful K-12 and community service-learning sites, and the linkage of service-learning to state and national teacher education accreditation standards. (Contains 14 references) (LL) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |