Is Service Learning a Good Idea? Data from the National Longitudinal Study of 1988.

Chapin, June R.

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Publication Date: 1998

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Is Service Learning a Good Idea? Data from the National Longitudinal Study of 1988.

Chapin, June R.

Social Studies, v89 n5 p205-11 Sep-Oct 1998

Presents data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS: 88) to demonstrate the widespread participation of high school seniors in voluntary community service. Suggests that teachers should build on this interest in community service, and offers hints to help make community and service learning more effective learning experiences. (DSK)

Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Grade 12, High School Seniors, High Schools, Longitudinal Studies, Public Service, School Community Programs, Service Learning, Social Studies, Student Interests, Student Volunteers

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Language: English

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