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Service-Learning: A Balanced Approach to Experiential Education

Chapter in:

Expanding Boundaries: Serving and Learning

Author:

Andrew Furco

Publication Date:

1996

Publisher:

Corporation for National and Community Service

Journal Issue:

p2-6

Pages:

Abstract:

This article describes some of the definitions and characterizations that have been applied to service-learning. It identifies a typology that is helpful in establishing criteria for distinguishing service-learning from other types of service programs. The other types of service programs are described (such as community service, volunteerism, field education, and internships) in relation to service-learning.

Full Text Link:

http://www.ucalgary.ca/ccel/files/servicelearning/Furco_1996_A_Balanced_Approach.pdf

Call Number:

100/B/FUR/1996

Sector:

CBO Sector

Sector:

HE Sector

Sector:

K-12 Sector

Sector:

Tribes / Territories Sector

Electronic Availability:

Available online

Library Item Type:

Print resource - book chapter