Service Learning in Civic Education: A Concept with Long, Sturdy Roots.

Hepburn, Mary A.

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ERIC Number: EJ554731

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Publication Date: 1997

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Service Learning in Civic Education: A Concept with Long, Sturdy Roots.

Hepburn, Mary A.

Theory into Practice, v36 n3 p136-42 Sum 1997

Service learning in civic education combines in-school learning and out-of-school work to enhance democratic education and assist the community. This paper examines the evolution of service learning through several decades of scholarship in the genre of civic education, citing examples of past notable projects that have linked academic study with the community. (SM)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Public Education, School Community Programs, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Service Learning, Student Participation

Publication Type: Historical Materials; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue title: "Community Service Learning."