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Service Learning Stimulates the Brain

Author:

Elaine B. Johnson

Publication Date:

2003

Journal:

World and I

Journal Issue:

v.18(10), October 2003, 146

Pages:

Abstract:

Results of brain research have shown the value of an educational strategy that integrates carefully designed community service projects with the academic curriculum. This article goes into detail about how service learning stimulates the brain to result in an improved learning process, along with real-life examples and biological explanations.

Call Number:

100/B/JOH/2003

Sector:

HE Sector

Sector:

K-12 Sector

Library Item Type:

Print resource - serial article