Last updated December 20, 2005
Just finished my degree and found these articles helpful in my research. Area of focus for this toolbox is the history of service-learning as a methodology and as a school reform initiative.
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Service-Learning Diversity/Equity Project (PDF, 102 KB)
Research Report Executive Summary
A user-friendly overview of the diversity-related issues facing the service-learning movement. Specific findings center on: mission and culture of the field, missionary ideology, service across cultures, and community-driven partnerships. Report raises many issues and is intended to be a catalyst for change. (The Generator, Summer 2003)
Authors: Verna Cornelia Simmons, Pam Toole
Topics: Diversity, Best Practices, Reflection, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Topics: Diversity, Best Practices, Reflection, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Service-Learning Research (PDF, 116 KB)
What Have We Learned from the Past
Five of the most influential service-learning research reviews and studies are summarized. They also suggest direction for future study. (Growing to Greatness 2005)
Authors: Rob Shumer
Topics: Best Practices, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2005
Topics: Best Practices, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2005
Service-Learning in K-12 Education (PDF, 83 KB)
Origin, Impacts, and Educational Reform
Filled with pie charts and statistics, this article brings to light key areas for service-learning practitioners to consider. One of its main points is that service-learning will enjoy wide support only if it is publicized more. This includes publishing more action research on service-learning's positive impacts in kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade education and explaining the potential social capital that service-learning can cultivate. (The Generator, April 2003)
Authors: Marybeth Neal
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Service-Learning in Higher Education (PDF, 129 KB)
Trends, Research and Resources
Overview of the history and current state of service-learning in higher education. Includes a time line of significant legislation, data on current participation in service-learning and civics on campuses, and descriptions of leading organizations and contact information. (The Generator, April 2003)
Authors: Erin Bowley, Jennifer Meeropool
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Service-Learning Preparation in Preservice Teacher Education (PDF, 141 KB)
Analysis of the degree of service-learning methodology taught in undergraduate teacher education programs across the country and the challenges to increasing use of service-learning in teacher preparation. (The Generator, April 2003)
Analysis of the degree of service-learning methodology taught in undergraduate teacher education programs across the country and the challenges to increasing use of service-learning in teacher preparation. (The Generator, April 2003)
Authors: Marybeth Neal, Jeffrey Anderson
Topics: Best Practices, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Topics: Best Practices, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
State of Service-Learning Research (PDF, 157 KB)
A Phenomenological Approach
Academic article on the history of service-learning research trends. Includes descriptions of promising research methods, models, and areas for new research. (The Generator, April 2003)
Authors: Marybeth Neal
Topics: Research & Policy
Recommended for: Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
Topics: Research & Policy
Recommended for: Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2003
American Indian Service Learning (PDF, 656 KB)
Rationale and support for integration of service-learning into American Indian education. Includes a historical perspective on service contributions by indigenous people and analysis of the boarding school movements' effect on American Indians' commitment to and concept of community. (The Generator, Spring 2004)
Rationale and support for integration of service-learning into American Indian education. Includes a historical perspective on service contributions by indigenous people and analysis of the boarding school movements' effect on American Indians' commitment to and concept of community. (The Generator, Spring 2004)
Authors: Lynn LaPointe
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Diversity, Best Practices, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Youths, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2004
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Diversity, Best Practices, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Youths, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2004
How to Change the World (PDF, 1 MB)
The Promise and Practice of Youth Social Entrepreneurs
Introductory overview of a study of 10 young social entrepreneurs. Covers four implications for the future of service-learning as more and more youths engage in social entrepreneurship. Includes definitions, examples, and characteristics common among social entrepreneurs. (The Generator, Spring 2004)
Authors: Jim Toole, Pam Toole
Topics: Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Youths, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2004
Topics: Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Youths, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2004
Service-Learning and HIV/AIDS Prevention (PDF, 2 MB)
A Special Section of The Generator, Summer 2004
Report on the findings of a gathering of leaders from the public health and education fields and youths affected by HIV and AIDS. Includes information on youth leadership in HIV/AIDS prevention and NYLC's Y-RISE initiative. (The Generator, Summer 2004)
Authors: NYLC
Topics: Diversity, Benefits of Service-Learning, Youth Voice & Leadership
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Community-Based Organizations, Parents
Publication Year: 2004
Topics: Diversity, Benefits of Service-Learning, Youth Voice & Leadership
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Community-Based Organizations, Parents
Publication Year: 2004
National Service and Education for Citizenship (PDF, 1 MB)
An early advocate for service-learning, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy wrote this article about the power and promise of service-learning to address issues of concern for all citizens. Highlights pivotal legislation (National and Community Service Act of 1990) in support of service-learning, and historic examples of citizens called to service. (Phi Delta Kappan, June 1991)
An early advocate for service-learning, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy wrote this article about the power and promise of service-learning to address issues of concern for all citizens. Highlights pivotal legislation (National and Community Service Act of 1990) in support of service-learning, and historic examples of citizens called to service. (Phi Delta Kappan, June 1991)
Authors: Sen. Edward Kennedy
Topics: Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers, Parents
Publication Year: 1991
Topics: Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers, Parents
Publication Year: 1991
School-Based Community Service (PDF, 4 MB)
What We Know from Research and Theory
Baseline research article from early in the history of
service-learning. Cites significant government policy and student
anecdotes to illustrate the benefits of service-learning. (Phi Delta
Kappan, June 1991)
Authors: Dan Conrad, Diane Hedin
Topics: Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers, Parents
Publication Year: 1991
Topics: Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers, Parents
Publication Year: 1991
The Sleeping Giant of School Reform (PDF, 2 MB)
One of the early, foundational articles that linked service-learning with school reform. Written by the founders of two school change organizations, this piece highlights their vision of youths as resources. Contributes to a deeper understanding of service-learning and its history. (Phi Delta Kappan, June 1991)
One of the early, foundational articles that linked service-learning with school reform. Written by the founders of two school change organizations, this piece highlights their vision of youths as resources. Contributes to a deeper understanding of service-learning and its history. (Phi Delta Kappan, June 1991)
Authors: Joe Nathan, Jim Kielsmeier
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Best Practices, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators
Publication Year: 1991
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Best Practices, Research & Policy
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators
Publication Year: 1991
A Time to Serve, a Time to Learn (PDF, 4 MB)
Service-Learning and the Promise of Democracy
The rationale for service-learning and the history of the movement are included in this seminal article. Written by NYLC's founder, it shows the growth, change, and future challenges of the service-learning movement. Highlights include the Alabama cemetery project, higher-education data, and statistics of high school student service hours. (Phi Delta Kappan, May 2000)
Authors: Jim Kielsmeier
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning, Youth Voice & Leadership
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2000
Topics: Standards & Curriculum Integration, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning, Youth Voice & Leadership
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 2000
Harnessing the Trojan Horse (PDF, 1 MB)
Future Directions in Service-Learning
Addresses landmark legislation, important events, and key players in
the history of service-learning, and the future goals and changes
service-learning faces. (The Generator, Winter 1997)
Authors: Jim Kielsmeier
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Standards & Curriculum Integration, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 1997
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Standards & Curriculum Integration, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 1997
Research for the Classroom (PDF, 591 KB)
Brief description of a program that enlisted the help of a college class to design and execute a program assessment of a high school/elementary cross-age tutoring program. (The Generator, Spring 1999)
Brief description of a program that enlisted the help of a college class to design and execute a program assessment of a high school/elementary cross-age tutoring program. (The Generator, Spring 1999)
Authors: Jeanne Jacobs
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Standards & Curriculum Integration, Best Practices, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 1999
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Standards & Curriculum Integration, Best Practices, Research & Policy, Benefits of Service-Learning
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 1999
The Role of Service-Learning in Education Reform (PDF, 987 KB)
Rationale that gives concrete examples of service-learning as it connects with teaching methodology. Includes an early explanation of service-learning pedagogy and quotes from leading educational thinkers about the field. (The Generator, Fall 1993)
Rationale that gives concrete examples of service-learning as it connects with teaching methodology. Includes an early explanation of service-learning pedagogy and quotes from leading educational thinkers about the field. (The Generator, Fall 1993)
Authors: Maddy Wegner
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Standards & Curriculum Integration, Diversity, Best Practices, Research & Policy, Youth Voice & Leadership
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 1993
Topics: Assessment & Evaluation, Standards & Curriculum Integration, Diversity, Best Practices, Research & Policy, Youth Voice & Leadership
Recommended for: Educators, Administrators, Researchers & Policy-Makers
Publication Year: 1993
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