Studying Service-Learning: Innovations in Education Research Methodology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780805842760)

This volume represents a breakthrough discussion of the research issues surrounding innovative pedagogies. Using service-learning as its focus, it explores ways in which researchers and evaluators can study a teaching and learning approach that has multiple goals, including both academic and affective development. The chapter authors show how to study a topic that is multilayered, complex, and involves the ways in which individuals make meaning of their experiences.

Seven challenges that researchers need to grapple with in studying service-learning are identified and addressed: defining service-learning; basing service-learning research on strong theoretical foundations; refining service-learning research design and methodology; interpreting service-learning results; disseminating service-learning research findings; improving service-learning practice; and building funding to support service-learning research. In addition, practical recommendations are provided for professionals involved in doing research on service-learning and more broadly on any form of experiential education, community service and development, or educational reform.

Studying Service-Learning: Innovations in Education Research Methodology is an essential resource for researchers who are interested in studying innovative teaching and learning strategies and for students who are learning about a range of research methodologies.


Author: Shelley H. Billig
ISBN-10: 0805842764
ISBN-13: 9780805842760
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2003
Pages: 274
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d