Service Learning Think Tank: Articles

Investigates effectiveness of service-learning-based English as a Second Language (ESL) study programs in community colleges in the United States. Definition of areas of failure; Comparison of the benefits and limitations of service-learning-based ESL stu

Service-learning has been implemented successfully as an instructional method in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Research indicates that service-learning helps students gain knowledge and skills and increase self-confidence and sense of caring.

The implementation of service learning in universities is discussed by delineating a set of activities for four constituencies--institution, faculty, students and community. Service learning offers a unique opportunity to engage students in community serv

The purpose of this paper is to review and critique empirical work done, to date, specific to service learning experiences at the community college level. A review of the literature was conducted in order to examine the empirical work that has been develo

This article takes a critical look at the attempted institutionalization of service-learning in higher education. It asks whether service-learning can become deeply embedded within the academy; and if so, what exactly is becoming embedded.

The intern (or pre-registration) year has been criticised in the past for its emphasis on service delivery at the expense of educational achievement.

The move towards having more teaching of business ethics comes in part from a tendency to view managers negatively, drawing on anti-management theories that are presently popular in business schools. This can lead to a misdiagnosis of the causes of contem

This study examines the relationship between use of Facebook, a popular online social network site, and the formation and maintenance of social capital

The present paper thoroughly examines how one can effectively bridge in-school and out-of-school learning. The first part discusses the difficulty in defining out-of-school learning

Focuses on the use of service-learning experience approach in accounting education. Obstacles to the adoption of the approach; Benefits of the approach; Considerations for implementing the approach

A quantitative study was undertaken for the purpose of examining the relationships between three major types of teacher-student interaction (organizational, social, and intellectual) and two types of learning outcomes (cognitive and affective).

Students with high intrinsic motivation often outperform students with low intrinsic motivation. However, little is known about the processes that lead to these differences.

In this study I explore the differences in the mental models of students exposed to three instructional methods of teaching an organizational behavior course--lecture--discussion, experiential, and hybrid.

Discusses the characteristics of integrative team-based projects that result in structural change for the client organization. Discussion of service-learning; Components of the projects that are illustrative of service-learning; Key people issues

Although learner reaction measures are increasingly shown to be insufficient indicators of training effectiveness and impact, they are still highly over–used in practice. New research on transfer of learning is contributing to a better understanding of

The article suggests three crucial future areas of attention for both researchers and practitioners. These are the recognition of skills in service work, the rewarding of these skills, and the development of skills.