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Comparing the Effects of Community Service and Service-Learning

Author:

Alexander W. Astin

Author:

Lori J. Vogelgesang

Publication Date:

2000

Publisher:

OCSL Press

Journal:

Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning

Journal Issue:

Vol. 7, Fall 2000, pages 25-34.

Pages:

9

Abstract:

This paper presents results from a study that compares course-based service-learning and generic community service. The study was a quantitative, longitudinal look at over 22,000 students at diverse colleges and universities. Of particular interest is the finding that connecting service with academic course material does indeed enhance the development of cognitive skills. It is published in the Michigan Journal of Community Service-Learning, v. 7, Fall 2000, pp. 25-34.

Full Text Link:

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=mjcsl;cc=mjcsl;rgn=full text;idno=3239521.0007.103;didno=3239521.0007.103;view=image;seq=00000001

Call Number:

110/E/VOG/2000

Sector:

HE Sector

Sector:

Tribes / Territories Sector

Electronic Availability:

Available online

Library Item Type:

Electronic resource - serial article