Research on student civic outcomes in service learning : conceptual frameworks and methods / edited by Julie A. Hatcher, Robert G. Bringle, and Thomas W. Hahn.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hatcher, Julie A., 1953- editor.

Bringle, Robert G., editor.

Hahn, Thomas W., 1966- editor.

Series:

IUPUI series on service learning research ; Volume 3.

IUPUI Series on Service Learning Research ; Volume 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Service learning.

Service learning--Research--Methodology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (396 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sterling, Virginia : Stylus Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

At this time of a renewed call for colleges and universities to create campus cultures that support and develop students' understanding and commitment to civic participation, what is known about the design of service learning courses and their effectiveness to achieve this goal? This volume presents research on--and deepens understanding of--teaching strategies that foster the knowledge, skills and dispositions of college graduates to be actively engaged in their communities as citizens and civic-minded professionals. The first section offers an overview of civic learning and the importance of intentional service learning course design to reach civic outcomes. The next section employs various disciplinary perspectives to identify theories and conceptual frameworks for conducting research on student civic outcomes. The third section focuses on research methods and designs to improve research using quantitative and qualitative approaches, cross-institutional research strategies, longitudinal designs, authentic data, and local and national data sets. Chapters also address implications for practice and future research agendas for scholars.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Series Preface

Preface

Part One: Service Learning and Student Civic Outcomes

1.1: Introduction to Research on Service Learning and Student Civic Outcomes

1.2: Student Civic Outcomes in Higher Education

1.3: Student Civic Learning Through Service Learning

Part Two: Theoretical Frameworks for Research on Service Learning and Student Civic Outcomes

2.1: Social Psychology and Student Civic Outcomes

2.2: Political Theory and Student Civic Outcomes

2.3: Educational Theory and Student Civic Outcomes

2.4: Philanthropic Studies And Student Civic Outcomes

2.5: Well-Being and Student Civic Outcomes

2.6: Critical Theories and Student Civic Outcomes

2.7: Boundary Zones, Activity Theory, and Student Civic Outcomes

Part Three: Conducting Research on Service Learning and Student Civic Outcomes

3.1: Quantitative Research on Service Learning and Student Civic Outcomes

3.2: Qualitative Research on Service Learning and Student Civic Outcomes

3.3: Institutional Characteristics and Student Civic Outcomes

3.4: Longitudinal Research and Student Civic Outcomes

3.5: Documenting and Gathering Authentic Evidence of Student Civic Outcomes

3.6: Using Local and National Datasets to Study Student Civic Outcomes

About the Contributors

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781003446774

1003446779

9781000976427

1000976424

9781579223458

1579223451

9781579223441

1579223443

OCLC:

963785190