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Lessons Learned From 15 Years of Service-Learning: Implications for Practice for Teacher Education Programs

Lessons Learned From 15 Years of Service-Learning: Implications for Practice for Teacher Education Programs
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Author(s): Lori Simons (Widener University, USA), Lawrence Fehr (Widener University, USA)and Lake Greene (Widener University, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 23
Source title: Research Anthology on Instilling Social Justice in the Classroom
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7706-6.ch052

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Abstract

This chapter describes lessons learned from students involved in a service-learning program in an urban school district during the past 15 years. A total of 729 undergraduate students enrolled in an educational psychology course took part in the study. Students completed a survey at the beginning and end of the course. The findings indicate that academic-based service-learning and cultural-based service-learning contribute to different learning outcomes. Academic-based service-learners develop intercultural relationships with service recipients and community partners and acquire an understanding of social disparities in the community while cultural-based service-learners develop interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Students also appeared to make meaning out of their diverse service experiences and acquired a deeper understanding about how social responsibility is part of their role as preservice teachers in their school community. Implications for incorporating CBSL strategies in a teacher education program are discussed.

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