Abstract
Service learning is a form of pedagogy that enables students to address the school curriculum through service to the community. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to define the key elements of high school service learning programs and describe empirical investigations focused on the elements. Twelve elements emerged from 62 articles. The elements most frequently discussed were (a) student participation, (b) action, and (c) reflection. Least mentioned were (a) student assessment and program evaluation and (b) celebration. This study suggests the need for a consistent definition of service learning, investigation of methods for including students with disabilities and students at risk, validation of the elements with practitioners, and empirical research to examine the relationship between elements and student outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-47 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Career Development for Exceptional Individuals |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2008 |
Keywords
- disabilities
- high school
- instruction
- service learning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management