Authors: Kari Arfstrom, Jim Kielsmeier, Caryn Pernu, Bjorn Lyngstad, Maddy Wegner
Topics: Disaster Prevention and Recovery, Standards & Curriculum Integration, Best Practices
Recommended for: Educators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2009

This issue of The Generator focuses on "duration and intensity," one of the eight service-learning standards for quality practice. While there is no magic number of hours that results in optimal service-learning, longer and more in-depth experiences tend to result in greater gains for all involved. Learn about the research that supports this standard, read about a powerful middle school environmental program, and learn how to move your program from direct service to advocacy.

David, Coordinator wrote:

The essay on duration was helpful as it refutes previously cited papers and research that made claims about specific number of hours were "required" for S-L to be effective. This was off putting to some teachers who had effective programs that didn't meet the hours standard.

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