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Record Nr.

UNINA9910797465403321

Autore

Thomsen Kate

Titolo

Service-learning in grades K-8 : experiential learning that builds character and motivation / / Kate Thomsen ; foreword by Shelley Billig ; acquisitions editor Rachel Livsey ; cover designer Michael Dubowe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, California : , : Corwin Press, , 2006

©2006

ISBN

1-4833-6138-1

1-4833-6355-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (169 p.)

Disciplina

361.3/7

Soggetti

Service learning

Experiential learning

Moral education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; About the Author; Chapter 1 - The Power of Service-Learning; Chapter 2 - Research into Practice; Chapter 3 - Turning Service into Service-Learning; Chapter 4 - Laying the Groundwork for Service-Learning; Chapter 5 - Team Building and Reflection; Chapter 6 - Service-Learning Projects That Put Learning First; Chapter 7 - Service-Learning Projects That Put Service First; Chapter 8 - Sustaining Service-Learning Efforts; Chapter 9 - Service-Learning: What, So What, and Now What?; Resources; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The author examines the beneficial effects of service learning, offers examples of curriculum-based and community-based projects, and explains how to start a successful program.