Service-Learning in Higher Education: Giving Life and Depth to Teaching and Learning

This article talks about creative approaches to teaching and learning that combine classroom instruction with community service. The author has tried to explain that there is a vast difference in the lifestyles of students 20 years back and now, which means a lot more balancing in terms of syllabus, learning styles, and much more engagement on the part of students. It talks about learner-centered teachers and learner-centered activities where the teachers facilitate learning in individual and collective contexts. This article also talks about the best approach for organizing a service-learning program, building a collaborative relationship among various stakeholders-- campus partners, including administrators, staff, faculty, and students and community representatives, including agency directors and social service practitioners. (author)