Where’s the Learning in Service-Learning?
Where’s the Learning in Service-Learning? by Janet Eyler, published by Jossey-Bass on March 19, 1999, is a comprehensive examination of service-learning as a legitimate educational approach. This 352-page volume presents extensive data from two significant national research projects, including a large survey on attitudes and perceptions of learning, as well as in-depth interviews with students before and after their service experiences. The book aims to enhance understanding of program effectiveness and the pedagogical implications of service-learning.
Readers will find a wealth of insights about the service-learning process, informed by careful research and thoughtful commentary. The authors delve into the complexities of how service-learning can be effectively implemented in educational settings, making it a valuable resource for educators and researchers interested in higher curricula and adult education. This edition provides a detailed exploration of the subject, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the role of service-learning in education.
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“It is hard to overstate the importance of this book to the field. The research presented here should contribute significantly to those responsible for improving program effectiveness or advocating for this kind of pedagogy. The careful research and thoughtful commentary provide a wealth of insights about service-learning and how best to do it.”
—Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning
“A groundbreaking book that unearths what all service-learning researchers and practitioners need to know.”
—Andrew Furco, director, Service-Learning Research & Development Center, University of California at Berkeley
This timely volume is the first to explore service-learning as a valid learning activity. The authors present extensive data from two groundbreaking national research projects. Their studies include a large national survey focused on attitudes and perceptions of learning, intensive student interviews before and after the service semester, and additional comprehensive interviews to explore student views of the service-learning process.
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