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Service-Learning and Civic Engagement: A Sourcebook focuses on historical, philosophical, social foundations, practices and models of service-learning and civic engagement. The title offers practical, jargon-free chapters applicable to any educational institution as well as community organizations that might consult the work. 58 signed chapters are organized into thematic parts, such as: · Concepts and Theoretical Approaches · Historical and Social Foundations · The Role of Service-Learning in Higher Education · The Role of the Community · Lessons Learned and Future Directions and more Each thematic part provides a practical sampling of syllabi, lesson plans, activities and resources, and online websites and databases supporting service-learning. With this new sourcebook, we hope to provide a set of structured background, resources, and examples to guide readers into a relevant intellectual and culturally based understanding of the field while offering the needed tools to create and actively engage in quality programs. ... Read more Read less
