TY - JOUR
T1 - Learning by doing:
T2 - Implementing community service-based learning
AU - Crump, Jeff R.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Community-based Learning (CSBL) is based on the idea that learning is facilitated when the classroom is linked with real-world experience. This paper presents an overview of the pedagogical basis of community service-based learning (CSBL) and compares CSBL projects carried out in two very different settings. The findings indicate that in order to implement CSBL successfully, instructors need to plan ahead, develop partnerships with community organizations, and allow community groups to guide student projects. It is also important to recognize that the full benefits of CSBL are only gained when students, community members, and instructors spend time reflecting on the CSBL experience.
AB - Community-based Learning (CSBL) is based on the idea that learning is facilitated when the classroom is linked with real-world experience. This paper presents an overview of the pedagogical basis of community service-based learning (CSBL) and compares CSBL projects carried out in two very different settings. The findings indicate that in order to implement CSBL successfully, instructors need to plan ahead, develop partnerships with community organizations, and allow community groups to guide student projects. It is also important to recognize that the full benefits of CSBL are only gained when students, community members, and instructors spend time reflecting on the CSBL experience.
KW - Community development
KW - Community-based learning
KW - Service-based learning
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U2 - 10.1080/00221340208978490
DO - 10.1080/00221340208978490
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0036381944
SN - 0022-1341
VL - 101
SP - 144
EP - 152
JO - Journal of Geography
JF - Journal of Geography
IS - 4
ER -