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ERIC Number: EJ548253
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
Community Service-Learning in the Social Studies: Historical Roots, Empirical Evidence, Critical Issues.
Wade, Rahima C.; Saxe, David Warren
Theory and Research in Social Education, v24 n4 p331-59 Fall 1996
Maintains that community service-learning, the integration of service with academic skills and content, can positively enhance students' future involvement in the social and political life of their communities. Discusses the historical roots of service in social studies education and analyzes the empirical evidence on student outcomes. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democratic Values, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Theories, Outcomes of Education, Progressive Education, Public Service, School Community Programs, School Community Relationship, Service Learning, Social Responsibility, Social Studies, Student Improvement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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