ERIC Number: EJ905416
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 18
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Implementing Service-Learning Pedagogy: A Case Example
Barnett, Marina; Silver, Paula T.; Grundy, Trindy S.
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v13 n4 p117-134 2009
This article describes a case example of a pedagogical approach that successfully integrates teaching technical skills, knowledge, and civic engagement. Students embarked on a semester-long project to assess the complexities of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, develop a response to address the concerns of community constituents, and engage in advocacy with local legislators. (Contains 1 endnote.)
Descriptors: Curriculum Implementation, College Instruction, Advocacy, Health Insurance, College Students, Social Work, Federal Legislation, Community Organizations, School Community Relationship, Partnerships in Education, Program Descriptions, College Environment, Service Learning, Social Problems, Community Needs
Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://www.jheoe.uga.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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