Between the lines.Public Work and the Academy: An Academic Administrator's Guide to Civic Engagement and Service-Learning Service-learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service, frequently youth service, throughout the community. As a teaching methodology, it falls under the category of experiential education. Mark Langseth and William William, crown prince of Germany William or Frederick William, 1882–1951, crown prince of Germany, son of William II. In World War I he commanded (1914) an army on the Western Front and was nominal commander in the German attack M. Plater, Editors; Anker An´ker n. 1. A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8½ imperial gallons. Publishing Company, 2004; 314 pp.; $39.95 If there has been one positive side effect of the tragedies of 9/11, it has been an increased emphasis on national service. This collection of essays argues that dedicated administrators can turn civic engagement and service learning into a fundamental element of higher education's identity. Divided into two parts, the first section examines ways to use civic engagement to enhance the curriculum, advance educational reform, and add depth to the education process. A second section includes best practices of using service learning from two- and four-year institutions. |
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