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Service-learning synergy in teacher education.

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| March 22, 2006 | Elliott, Cynthia B. | COPYRIGHT 2006 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Service-learning provided synergy at one regional, state university through redesign of teacher preparation programs supported by a Board of Regents grant. In an introductory teacher education course, the Jumpstart university-affiliate program offered a year-long learning opportunity in community-based preschool settings that provided the context for the service-learning. Multiple impacts are reported for the teacher candidates, academic program and university.

Introduction

Service-learning is identified as a teaching methodology that involves active participation by preservice students in meaningful, community-based service ...

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