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Peer reviewedKielsmeier, James C. – Education and Urban Society, 1996
Describes the urban-centered WalkAbout summer program, which involves hands-on service learning emphasizing the importance of students being authentically invested in their own learning. Program goals include increasing academic achievement, providing opportunities for community-based learning, developing a service ethic in youth, and improving…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, College Students, Critical Thinking
