Academic Service-Learning...
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Is a teaching strategy in which learning is achieved through service while applying curriculum taught in class
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Takes learning to the world beyond the classroom and enhances education by engaging students in service.
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Allows structured time for thoughtful planning of service experience and guided reflection
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Allows students to address social issues and make academic connections first-hand
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Involves students in organized community service that addresses local needs, while developing their academic skills, sense of civic responsibility, and commitment to the community
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Distinguishing Characteristics of Some
Common Student Community-Based Experiences
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Community Service
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Enhanced Academic Learning
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Purposeful Civic Learning
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Volunteering or Community Service
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Yes
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No
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No
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Co-Curricular Service Learning
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Academic Service-Learning
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Internship
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Yes*
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Yes
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No
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*Not all internships involve service in the community.
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From Three Necessary Criteria for Academic Service-Learning, by Jeffrey Howard, 2001, Michigan Journal of Community Service-Learning: Service-Learning Course Design Workbook, Companion Volume, p.13.
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