Service-Learning In Higher Education: Concepts And Practices
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Our communities depend on our ability to make the connection between education and democracy. This book can breathe new life into colleges and universities that want to reinforce their public service mission. Jacoby and her colleagues tell us how to do it. --Dolores E. Cross, president, Chicago State University Combining the most current theory and practice in the field of service-learning with many examples from actual campuses, Service-Learning in Higher Education is a comprehensive guide to developing high-quality service-learning experiences both in the curriculum and through student affairs programs.

Hardcover: 416 pages

Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (September 27, 1996)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0787902918

ISBN-13: 978-0787902919

Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.4 x 9.3 inches

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With service-learning finally gaining the national recognition that it deserves, this book provides a comprehensive look at the role of service learning in the world of higher education. Starting with the concept of service learning and expanding to the reasons for implementation and then concepts for implementation, it truly is a starting guide and lifelong reference for any higher education professional, college student, or citizen interested in service-learning and its role in education.

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