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ERIC Number: EJ667135
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
Service-Learning: An Essential Component of Citizenship Education.
Social Education, v65 n4 p240-41 May-Jun 2001
Presents a rationale and definition of service learning. Discusses the reasons why service learning is important for students in social studies education, particularly in relationship to citizenship education. Focuses on the benefits that service learning offers to students learning social studies. (CMK)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Civics, Community, Educational Benefits, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Service Learning, Social Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Social Education is a refereed journal.