Integrating Learning Communities with Service-Learning
Jean MacGregor, with others. National Learning Communities Project monograph series. 2003.
This publication introduces the common features of service-learning and learning communities and how each movement can enhance the other. Eight case studies follow, focusing on different kinds of service-learning integration in various kinds of institutions, plus a chapter on getting started. Additional resources include publications and web sites on service-learning, learning communities, community-based research, and reflective practice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction—The Educational Promise of Service-Learning-Communities (PDF)
Marie Eaton, Fairhaven College–Western Washington University; Jean MacGregor, The Evergreen State College; and David Schoem, University of Michigan
Chapter 2: Teaching the Theme of Community (PDF)
Maria Hesse and Marybeth Mason, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chapter 3: Learning for the Common Good—A Diverse Community Lives and Learns Together in the Michigan Community Scholars Program (PDF)
David Schoem and Penny A. Pasque, University of Michigan
Chapter 4: The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts: Deep Learning and Reflective Practice (PDF)
Richard Guarasci, Wagner College
Chapter 5: On and Off Campus—Learning in the Context of Democracy and Discomfort (PDF)
Lin Nelson, The Evergreen State College
Chapter 6: Beyond Learning Communities to the Engaged Campus (PDF)
Gary Hodge and Ted Lewis, Collin County Community College
Chapter 7: Challenges of Identity and Responsibility in Connecting the Classroom to the World (PDF)
John O'Connor, New Century College–George Mason University
Chapter 8: Learning from Difference—Sustained Impact of the Law and Diversity Program (PDF)
Marie Eaton, Fairhaven College–Western Washington University
Chapter 9: Reflection, Civic Engagement and Learning Communities (PDF)
Marie Eaton, Fairhaven College–Western Washington University, and Judith Patton, Portland State University
Chapter 10: Getting Started (PDF)
Richard Guarasci, Wagner College