ERIC Number: EJ965456
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Apr
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-1927
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Preparing Hispanic Students for the Real World: Benefits of Problem-Based Service Learning Projects
West, Jean Jaymes; Simmons, Donna
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v11 n2 p123-135 Apr 2012
Student learning is enriched by problem-based service learning (PBSL) projects. For Hispanic students, the learning that takes place in PBSL projects may be even more significant, although the research published in academic journals about client-based projects for Hispanic students is limited. This article begins to advance an understanding of how PBSL projects can enhance the learning of Hispanic students. Data were gathered from 5 business courses and approximately 127 students, predominantly Hispanic, who served as consultants for various business organizations. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Service Learning, Hispanic American Students, Problem Based Learning, Business Education, Consultants, Consultation Programs, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Experiential Learning, Program Effectiveness, Program Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Attitude Change, Self Esteem, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Undergraduate Students, Student Projects, Community Benefits, Educational Benefits, Journal Writing, Employment Potential, Achievement Gains, Student Improvement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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