ERIC Number: EJ1270925
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Nov
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0888-4064
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Incorporating Service-Learning in Special Education Coursework: Experiences of University Faculty
Neeper, Lance S.; Dymond, Stacy K.
Teacher Education and Special Education, v43 n4 p343-357 Nov 2020
The purpose of this investigation was to determine how service-learning (SL) is used by special education faculty in higher education courses. Participants were 13 special education faculty with documented expertise in SL pedagogy. Sources of data included a demographic questionnaire, a semistructured interview, and course documents. Interviews were analyzed using a content analysis procedure, and course documents were reviewed to confirm interpretations of interview data. Findings describe course types, topics, and enrollment; course elements; types of SL projects; course delivery methods; and selection of community partners. Faculty shared similar definitions and understanding of SL; however, they used SL differently to purposefully meet specific course and programmatic needs.
Descriptors: Service Learning, Partnerships in Education, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education, Special Education, Expertise, Instructional Design, Course Content, Faculty Publishing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325D090087