Why Service-Learning?

Service‐learning is generally based on one of two impulses, philanthropic or civil, each with its own distinct philosophical viewpoint. Teachers should be aware of these impulses as well as the major challenges of service‐learning.

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Published inNew directions for higher education Vol. 2001; no. 114; pp. 3 - 13
Main Author Speck, Bruce W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Company 01.06.2001
Jossey‐Bass, A Wiley Company
Subjects
College Instruction
Community Service
Educational Research
Higher Education
Public Service
Service Learning
Teaching Methods
Theory Practice Relationship
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Summary:Service‐learning is generally based on one of two impulses, philanthropic or civil, each with its own distinct philosophical viewpoint. Teachers should be aware of these impulses as well as the major challenges of service‐learning.
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ISSN:0271-0560
1536-0741
DOI:10.1002/he.8