Studying Service Learning Innovations in Education Research Methodology

Author/creator Waterman, Alan S. Editor
Other author Billig, Shelley H. Editor
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Incorporated Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor]
Description280 p.
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Summary Annotation 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.<br><br>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.<br><br><i>Studying Service-Learning: Innovations in Education Research Methodology</i>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.<br>
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ISBN9780805842753
ISBN0805842756 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
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