{"id":9569,"date":"2022-11-27T01:13:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T07:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/adamscenter\/?page_id=9569"},"modified":"2023-03-17T02:57:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T07:57:20","slug":"community-based-learning-service-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/adamscenter\/community-based-learning-service-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Community-Based Learning\/Service Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Community-Based Learning\/Service Learning<\/p>\n

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As a teaching strategy, service learning improves student engagement and retention and deepens learning. Further, when compared to other high-impact practices, service learning can be more equitably accessible to all students. The many documented learning benefits of this strategy make it worth the extra time and effort it often requires on the part of faculty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below you will find information on best practices and links to tools. As you begin planning to incorporate service learning into a course, you may wish to view <\/span>this <\/strong><\/a>pdf<\/strong><\/a> for an overview of what to consider when incorporating the strategy in your classes. Whether you are new to service learning, or a seasoned veteran, the particulars provided will make your work in this area more productive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Overview of the Practice and Process<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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