Studying Service-Learning - Innovations in Education Research Methodology (Hardcover)

This volume represents a breakthrough discussion of the research issues surrounding innovative pedagogies. Using service-learning as its focus, it explores ways in which researchers and evaluators can study a teaching and learning approach that has multiple goals, including both academic and affective development. The chapter authors show how to study a topic that is multilayered, complex, and involves the ways in which individuals make meaning of their experiences.
Seven challenges that researchers need to grapple with in studying service-learning are identified and addressed: defining service-learning; basing service-learning research on strong theoretical foundations; refining service-learning research design and methodology; interpreting service-learning results; disseminating service-learning research findings; improving service-learning practice; and building funding to support service-learning research. In addition, practical recommendations are provided for professionals involved in doing research on service-learning and more broadly on any form of experiential education, community service and development, or educational reform.
"Studying Service-Learning: Innovations in Education Research Methodology" is an essential resource for researchers who are interested in studying innovative teaching and learning strategies and for students who are learning about a range of research methodologies.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2003
First published:	2003
Editors:	Shelley H. Billig • Alan S. Waterman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	276
ISBN-13:	978-0-8058-4275-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General
LSN:	0-8058-4275-6
Barcode:	9780805842753

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