Because of its capacity to enhance student learning outcomes and development, service-learning is becoming an integral part of the educational mission of many schools. Because of its proven positive impact on both students and communities, service-learning is embraced by teachers, students, parents and community stakeholders as a valuable way to engage learners with meaningful service experiences. From K-12 settings to college and university campuses nationwide, service-learning programs have been successfully integrated into the curriculum of a wide variety of institutions. What is service-learning? How does it function in these educational contexts? Where do you start? Explore Research & Practice for answers to some common questions regarding the nature and function of service-learning. If you have additional questions about adding a service-learning component to your class, please contact me at the email address below.
Dr. Melinda Clarke
Service-Learning Fellow
Union University mclarke@uu.edu
Because of its capacity to enhance student learning outcomes and development, service-learning is becoming an integral part of the educational mission of many schools. Because of its proven positive impact on both students and communities, service-learning is embraced by teachers, students, parents and community stakeholders as a valuable way to engage learners with meaningful service experiences. From K-12 settings to college and university campuses nationwide, service-learning programs have been successfully integrated into the curriculum of a wide variety of institutions. What is service-learning? How does it function in these educational contexts? Where do you start? Explore Research & Practice for answers to some common questions regarding the nature and function of service-learning. If you have additional questions about adding a service-learning component to your class, please contact me at the email address below.