The Community as Lab for Service Learning

Abstract:
This brief, easy-to-read article provides a teacher’s perspective on the merits of service learning. It includes colorful examples of students engaged in service-learning projects, and it discusses benefits to students, teachers, and the community. Benefits for students can include enhanced self-esteem, social skills, and critical thinking skills. Teachers benefit from the change of pace service learning provides and from the opportunity to entice non-academically minded students into the educational process. The entire community benefits from students who learn to be active, caring citizens. Although the article does not offer systematic assistance in implementing service learning programs, it may be useful in garnering teacher support for service learning.

Author(s): Ciaccio, Joseph

Publication: The Education Digest


Date Published: 1/1/1999

Pages: 3

Location Code: 2106