Transcription of Foundations of Service-Learning
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1 Chapter 1 Foundations ofService- learning Kathleen Flecky, OTD, OTR/LThis chapter offers foundational knowledge of Service-Learning byproviding an overview of the discipline s key concepts and defini-tions. It also features a discussion of relevant theoretical and peda-gogical approaches to Service-Learning and a brief history ofservice- learning in the United States. Service-Learning s relevance inhigher education, in general, and education in the health sciencesand occupational therapy, in particular, is also explored. Finally, thechapter includes critiques of Service-Learning as well as a brief sum-mary of trends for Service-Learning in higher OF SERVICE-LEARNINGWhat is Service-Learning ? Although there are a variety of definitions,the essence of Service-Learning rests on a philosophy of service andlearning that occurs in experiences, ref lection, and civic engagementwithin a collaborative relationship involving community unique aspect of Service-Learning is that it incorporates 10/27/09 3:15 PM Page 1 Jones and Bartlett Publishers, LLC.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Service-Learning opportunities for students, faculty, and community partners to re-flect on their interactions and activities in light of both educational
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