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Is Service-Learning Really Better than Community Service? A Study of High School Service
Chapter in:
Publication Date:
2002
Publisher:
Service-Learning: The Essence of the Pedagogy, edited by Andrew Furco and Shelley H. Billig
Pages:
27
Abstract:
This chapter addresses differences in service programs, and discusses a study conducted of high school students. The research looked at whether there were differences in educational development between students participating in service and those who do not. Additionally, the study looked at the kinds of service that was performed, and analyzed whether different types of service lead to different educational outcomes.
Call Number:
100/E/FUR/2002
Library Item Type:
Print resource - book chapter 
