The SUNY Journal of the Scholarship of Engagement: JoSE
Abstract
Service-learning is a pedagogical technique in which students apply course content to meet a community need. Students are also provided with an opportunity for reflection which results in an array of academic, psychological, and social benefits. This study will highlight the benefits students derive from participating in service-learning exercises in lower and upper division psychology courses. Empirical data suggest that service-learning activities benefit students in both lower and upper division psychology courses; however, students in upper division courses may obtain enhanced benefits. It is recommended to incorporate service-learning experiences throughout the curriculum in both lower and upper division courses in order to maximize the opportunity for optimal student learning outcomes.
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Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Community-Based Learning Commons, Community-Based Research Commons, Psychology Commons, Service Learning Commons