Distinguishing Service Learning from Other Types of Experiential Learning

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Main Authors: Lim, Sook, Bloomquist, Catherine
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
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Published: 2015
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Bloomquist, Catherine
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Bloomquist, Catherine
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contents Distinguishing Service Learning from Other Types of Experiential Learning Lim, Sook Bloomquist, Catherine Service Learning Experiential Learning Information Science Education Fundamental Concepts Correlation Internship Programs Practicums Behavioral Objectives Educational Practices College Programs This discussion paper examines the lack of clarity surrounding the term "service learning" in the library and information science (LIS) literature, which frequently conflates service learning with other types of experiential learning. We suggest that the lack of distinction between service learning and other types of experiential learning confuses the practice of service-learning courses in LIS education. We attempt to mitigate this confusion by clarifying the term "service learning". We believe that a clear understanding of service learning's unique purposes and characteristics can help LIS educators maximize the benefits of service-learning courses and improve students' educational experiences.
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spellingShingle Distinguishing Service Learning from Other Types of Experiential Learning
Lim, Sook
Bloomquist, Catherine
Service Learning
Experiential Learning
Information Science Education
Fundamental Concepts
Correlation
Internship Programs
Practicums
Behavioral Objectives
Educational Practices
College Programs
Distinguishing Service Learning from Other Types of Experiential Learning Lim, Sook Bloomquist, Catherine Service Learning Experiential Learning Information Science Education Fundamental Concepts Correlation Internship Programs Practicums Behavioral Objectives Educational Practices College Programs This discussion paper examines the lack of clarity surrounding the term "service learning" in the library and information science (LIS) literature, which frequently conflates service learning with other types of experiential learning. We suggest that the lack of distinction between service learning and other types of experiential learning confuses the practice of service-learning courses in LIS education. We attempt to mitigate this confusion by clarifying the term "service learning". We believe that a clear understanding of service learning's unique purposes and characteristics can help LIS educators maximize the benefits of service-learning courses and improve students' educational experiences.
title Distinguishing Service Learning from Other Types of Experiential Learning
topic Service Learning
Experiential Learning
Information Science Education
Fundamental Concepts
Correlation
Internship Programs
Practicums
Behavioral Objectives
Educational Practices
College Programs
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1088373