Student organized program at University of Pennsylvania that brings together community based projects with engineering students. Through design courses, small groups of 3 to 5 engineering students work closely with community organ  ... more

Student organized program at University of Pennsylvania that brings together community based projects with engineering students. Through design courses, small groups of 3 to 5 engineering students work closely with community organizations and faculty on individual projects and take them from design through implementation. As a result, community service organizations are provided with alternatives for solving important technical problems. The site covers three programs: CommniTech, Technology for Education Project and Puente.   less

The Institute for Global Education & Service-Learning (IGESL) is a non-profit organization that provides training and technical assistance to schools, community organizations, and National Service programs. The Institute is one of  ... more

The Institute for Global Education & Service-Learning (IGESL) is a non-profit organization that provides training and technical assistance to schools, community organizations, and National Service programs. The Institute is one of thirteen agencies named in the National and Community Service Act of 1993 as a central resource for service-learning programs. It is the Atlantic Regional Center for the National Service Learning Exchange and the hosting agency for national and international service-learning conferences. The Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning, a non-profit training organization, creates service-learning programs and initiates activity based education in collaboration with schools and organizations around the world. IGESL provides technical assistance to practitioners throughout the United States. This includes the following: * Trains teachers, administrators, Youth, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps programs, and community-based organizations in service-learning methodology * Provides publications on service-learning in education * Helps create service-learning programs in schools * Introduces educators to a network of service-learning practitioners * Sponsors conferences for teachers and students * Stimulates education reform in school districts * Assists schools, teachers and students in assessing the effectiveness of service-learning programs and in designing improvement strategies * Provides training and orientation for volunteers serving schools and communities.   less

Campus Compact's quarterly newsletter for organizations and institutions involved in public and community service.  ... more

Campus Compact's quarterly newsletter for organizations and institutions involved in public and community service.   less

"Service-Learning in engineering education is gaining ground throughout the country and throughout the variety of disciplinary focuses within engineering education. Examples of service-learning exist in mechanical engineering,  ... more

"Service-Learning in engineering education is gaining ground throughout the country and throughout the variety of disciplinary focuses within engineering education. Examples of service-learning exist in mechanical engineering, construction science, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, and other forms of related education. Engineering is uniquely situated for the integration of service-learning into the curriculum because of its emphasis on experiential education, problem solving, and working in groups. While service-learning in engineering education is gaining ground, there is a sense from educators engaged in this work that engineering lags behind some other disciplines in its embracing of the service-learning model (Oakes, 2004). Service-learning has the potential to engage students in a real life application of the theoretical engineering models they learn in the classroom, to introduce engineering to students who may not have initially been drawn to engineering, and to reinforce models of learning that will be useful to engineering students as they enter the professional workforce. The power and potential of service-learning in engineering education is demonstrated through successful programs such as EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) and Engineers Without Borders TM. These programs, linked to within the web resources, provide outstanding examples of integrated, interdisciplinary service-learning within engineering education." Keywords: Engineering service learning, service-learning. Source: Rachel L. Vaughn and Sarena D. Seifer, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health, June 2004   less

"Service-Learning in engineering education is gaining ground throughout the country and throughout the variety of disciplinary focuses within engineering education. Examples of service-learning exist in mechanical engineering, con  ... more

"Service-Learning in engineering education is gaining ground throughout the country and throughout the variety of disciplinary focuses within engineering education. Examples of service-learning exist in mechanical engineering, construction science, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, and other forms of related education. Engineering is uniquely situated for the integration of service-learning into the curriculum because of its emphasis on experiential education, problem solving, and working in groups. While service-learning in engineering education is gaining ground, there is a sense from educators engaged in this work that engineering lags behind some other disciplines in its embracing of the service-learning model (Oakes, 2004).Service-learning has the potential to engage students in a real life application of the theoretical engineering models they learn in the classroom, to introduce engineering to students who may not have initially been drawn to engineering, and to reinforce models of learning that will be useful to engineering students as they enter the professional workforce. The power and potential of service-learning in engineering education is demonstrated through successful programs such as EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) and Engineers Without BordersTM. These programs, linked to within the web resources, provide outstanding examples of integrated, interdisciplinary service-learning within engineering education."   less

The UC Berkeley Service-Learning Center has developed the Evaluation System for Experiential Education (ESEE), a comprehensive system to assess the impact of service-learning on students, faculty, educational institutions, and com  ... more

The UC Berkeley Service-Learning Center has developed the Evaluation System for Experiential Education (ESEE), a comprehensive system to assess the impact of service-learning on students, faculty, educational institutions, and communities, as a means to systematically assess the impact of service-learning, school-to-work, and community service programs on students' educational development. This evaluation system was designed to include most, if not all, of the components necessary for a rigorous study of experiential education programs. The system combines quantitative and qualitative assessment methods across six student development domains: academic achievement, career development, social development, personal development, civic participation, and ethical development. It is the only experiential education assessment system that includes the various important program variables (e.g., nature of student working groups, intensity of field experience, culture of the program, etc.) that affect student outcomes. Keywords: service learning, community service, engineering   less

"This country cannot afford to educate a generation that acquires knowledge without ever understanding how that knowledge can benefit society or how to influence democratic decision-making. We must teach the skills and values of d  ... more

"This country cannot afford to educate a generation that acquires knowledge without ever understanding how that knowledge can benefit society or how to influence democratic decision-making. We must teach the skills and values of democracy, creating innumerable opportunities for our students to practice and reap the results of the real, hard work of citizenship." (Campus Compact, 1999) This posting gives a nice overview of the current state of service-learning at higher education instituteions in the United States. It is from Chapter One, Overview of service-learning, in Service-Learning Code of Ethics by Andrea Chapdelaine, (Albright College), Ana Ruiz and Judith Warchal, (Alvernia College) and, Carole Wells (Kutztown University). Anker Publishing Company, 563 Main Street, P.O. Box 249, Bolton, MA 01740-0249 [www.ankerpub.com].   less

An list of journals associated with service learning hosted by the Learn and Serve Clearinghouse.  ... more

An list of journals associated with service learning hosted by the Learn and Serve Clearinghouse.   less

Paper presented by J.W. Martin and M.E Haque at the ASEE/IEEE 2001 Frontiers in Education Conference. It examines the status of service-learning in the construction science curriculum at Texas A&M University and proposes a service  ... more

Paper presented by J.W. Martin and M.E Haque at the ASEE/IEEE 2001 Frontiers in Education Conference. It examines the status of service-learning in the construction science curriculum at Texas A&M University and proposes a service-learning project for students in the construction science curriculum. From Abstract: " Service Learning is a form of experiential learning that utilizes the context of a community service project to practice academic skills. In recent years Service learning has been included in many academic disciplines throughout the United States. Incorporating a hands-on component into the curriculums of construction science is challenging for the instructor. Most often these servicelearning activities are accompanied by lessons in the classroom creating a pedagogical synergy not found in singular teaching/learning activities in the traditional classroom setting. A difficulty arises when professors want to develop service-learning projects for courses in Structures. This paper examines the current status of service learning in the Construction Science curriculum and proposes a service-learning project for Construction Science students at Texas A&M University. kind of experiences which, while they do not repel the student, but rather engage his activities are, nevertheless, more than immediately enjoyable since they promote having desirable future experiences? [2]. This is the challenge for engineering and construction educators. To achieve an effective mix of learning modes, the construction educator might combine laboratory experiences, audiovisual components, and group exercises with lectures. Approaches such as these are critical for more effective construction education. Practical activities can be as important as the theoretical underpinnings of the construction management field. One of the best laboratories for construction management is the construction project itself. There is no substitute for knowledge derived from guided experience in the field." Kewywords: Experiential Learning, Service Learning, Structures Classes, Hands-on, Service-Learning   less

The Service-Learning Research and Development Center was established in the School of Education in 1994 to help better understand the implications of service activities on teaching, learning, and schooling. As a pedagogical strate  ... more

The Service-Learning Research and Development Center was established in the School of Education in 1994 to help better understand the implications of service activities on teaching, learning, and schooling. As a pedagogical strategy rooted in experiential education theories, service-learning allows learners not only to apply theories to authentic and practical situations, but it also helps to provide service to the local community. I hope you will explore our website to get a glimpse of the various research activities of our Center and the many service-learning courses and initiatives taking place at UC Berkeley. Keywords: service learning, community service, engineering   less