Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Service-Learning Resource Sheet Handout

Service-Learning Resources:


Eyler, J., Giles D., & Schmeide A. (1996). A practitioner's guide to reflection in service-learning: Student voices and reflections. Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University.

Eyler, Giles, and Schmeide present a number of successful reflection activities for a variety of learning styles.

Furco, A., & Billig, S. H. (2002). Service-learning: The essence of the pedagogy. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

Leading service-learning scholars contribute their knowledge regarding the three major themes of service-learning theoretical issues, the impact of service-learning partnerships, and service-learning research and assessment. The authors address K-12, teacher education, and higher education programs.

Jacoby, B., & Associates (2009). Civic engagement in higher education: Concepts and practices. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

This volume highlights the importance of integrating civic engagement into the very fabric of higher education and provides practical suggestions and examples for professionals who seek to prepare the current generation of college students for a diverse and dynamic world.

Rimmerman, C.A. (2009). Service-learning and the liberal arts: How and why it works. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.

Rimmerman’s contributors respond to common critiques of service-learning and outline how the pedagogy significantly contributes to a student’s liberal arts education. Specific case studies are presented as well as critical analysis describing why and how specific projects were successful.

Zlotkowski, E., Longo, N.V., & Williams, J.R., eds. (2006). Students as colleagues: Expanding the circle of service-learning leadership. Providence, RI: Campus Compact.

Specific service-learning program descriptions and models shared in this work demonstrate the impact of undergraduate leadership on student and community development. A chapter written by Azusa Pacific University Center for Academic Service-Learning & Research staff members is included in this highly acclaimed volume.


Other resources:

Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a national coalition that “promotes public and community service that develops students’ citizenship skills, helps campuses forge effective community partnerships, and provides resources and training for faculty seeking to integrate civic and community-based learning into the curriculum.” More than 1,100 colleges and universities are Campus Compact members, encompassing approximately 6 million students.

http://www.compact.org/

Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
This comprehensive website provides lesson plans and project ideas, a searchable library database, research support resources, social networking opportunities, and more.

http://www.servicelearning.org/

Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning
The MJCLS is the leading professional periodical for higher education service-learning researchers and professionals. The peer-review journal is currently published twice a year.

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