ERIC Number: EJ1026439
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 11
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Collaborating for Social Justice through Service Learning
DePaola, Tom
New Directions for Community Colleges, n165 p37-47 Spr 2014
This chapter explores elements that should be included in a service learning style internship program in urban community colleges. It provides theoretical background and descriptions of best practices for forming community partnerships, collaboratively developing learning outcomes, and aligning program design with institutional general education proficiencies, with a focus on civic learning. Additionally, it illustrates two examples of these measures being implemented and producing their intended effect.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Service Learning, Urban Schools, Teaching Methods, Best Practices, School Community Programs, Cooperative Planning, Alignment (Education), Civics, Citizenship Education, Social Justice, Internship Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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