1st Edition

Research on Service Learning Conceptual Frameworks and Assessments: Volume 2B: Communities, Institutions, and Partnerships

350 Pages
by Routledge

350 Pages
by Routledge

350 Pages
by Routledge

The purpose of this set is to improve service learning research and practice through strengthening its theoretical base. Contributing authors include both well-known and emerging service learning and community engagement scholars, as well as scholars from other fields. The authors bring theoretical perspectives from a wide variety of disciplines to bear as they critically review past research,... Read more

Preface—Robert G. Bringle Part One. Orientation to Research on Service Learning 1.1. Research on Service Learning. An Introduction—Robert G. Bringle, Patti H. Clayton, Julie A. Hatcher 1.2. Attributes of High Quality Research on Service Learning—Kathryn S. Steinberg, Robert G. Bringle, Lisa E. McGuire Part Two. Research on Students and Service Learning 2.1. Research and Theoretical Perspectives on Cognitive Outcomes of Service Learning—Peggy Fitch, Pamela Steinke, Tara D. Hudson 2.2. Conceptualizing, Assessing, and Investigating Academic Learning in Service Learning—Jessica Katz Jameson, Patti H. Clayton, Sarah L. Ash 2.3. Civic Learning Through Service Learning. Conceptual Frameworks and Research—Richard M. Battistoni 2.4. Investigating Personal Development Outcomes in Service Learning. Theory and Research—Jay W. Brandenberger 2.5. Framing and Assessing Students’ Intercultural Competence in Service Learning—Darla K. Deardorff, Kathleen E. Edwards Part Three. Research on Faculty and Service Learning 3.1. Investigating Faculty Development for Service Learning—Nancy Van Note Chism, Megan M. Palmer, Mary F. Price 3.2. Research on Faculty Motivations for Service Learning and Community Engagement—KerryAnn O’Meara 3.3. Theoretical Perspectives and Research on Faculty Learning in Service Learning—Patti H. Clayton, George R. Hess, Audrey J. Jaeger, Jessica Katz Jameson, Lisa E. McGuire About the Contributors

Biography

Robert G. Bringle is Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Philanthropic Studies and Senior Scholar in the Center for Service and Learning at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. From 2012-2015, he was the Kulynych/Cline Visiting Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Appalachian State University. He was the Executive Director of the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning from 1994-2012. Dr. Bringle was awarded the Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service Learning, the IUPUI Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Legacy of Service Award from Indiana Campus Compact. In 2004, he was recognized at the 4th Annual International Service-Learning Research Conference for his outstanding contributions to the service-learning research field. The University of the Free State, South Africa, awarded him an honorary doctorate for his scholarly work on civic engagement and service learning. Julie A. Hatcher is Associate Professor Emeritus of Philanthropic Studies in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). From 2012-2018, she was executive director of the Center for Service and Learning and associate professor. Julie serves as co-editor of the IUPUI Series on Service Learning Research (Stylus, 2011, 2013, 2016). Her research focuses on the role of higher education in democracy and civil society, civic learning outcomes in higher education, philanthropic studies, and civic-minded professionals. She serves on the national advisory board for the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement elective classification. Julie is the 2017 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Distinguished Career Award recipient, and the 2008 Dissertation Award recipient. Julie earned her PhD in philanthropic studies with a minor in higher education at Indiana University. Patti H. Clayton is an Independe