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A Service-Learning Initiative “Service-learning to build a better future, one caring student at a time”

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  • Janet Holland

    Emporia State University, USA

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  • Susan Adam

    Emporia State University, USA

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss6.382
Abstract

Our goal is to assist schools, administrators, and teachers with developing their own service- learning initiatives. Service-learning is such a great way to foster authentic learning experiences directed towards making the world a better place. Service builds compassion for others in need of assistance. Service contributes to the development of quality leaders who can think beyond themselves. The service of one can make a positive change, and the service of a community can have a profound impact. With service-learning in mind, we have designed, developed, and completed a pilot study with pre-service teachers. We hope you will be inspired to implement our service-learning initiative in your own setting.

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2015-06-01
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Vol. 3 No. 6 (2015): International Journal for Innovation Education and Research
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Holland, J., & Adam, S. (2015). A Service-Learning Initiative “Service-learning to build a better future, one caring student at a time”. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 3(6), 91-150. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss6.382