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Title: Using Children's Literature to Inspire Service-Learning Projects in the Early Childhood Classroom through Pre-Service Teacher Field Experiences
Language: English
Authors: Mark Anthony Conlon, Natalie Conrad Barnyak
Source: Pennsylvania Teacher Educator. 2025 24(1):12-21.
Availability: Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators. c/o Jason Hilton, Slippery Rock University, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Tel: 717-516-9983; Web site: https://www.pac-te.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3403
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Service Learning, Early Childhood Education, Preservice Teachers, Field Experience Programs, Citizen Participation, Models, Social Studies, Preservice Teacher Education
Geographic Terms: Pennsylvania
ISSN: 1547-1047
2993-8872
Abstract: This article discusses a model, created through the collaboration of two professors at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, for using children's literature to inspire service-learning during an Early Childhood pre-student teacher field placement. It defines service-learning to promote active citizenship and civic engagement for young children. Research on best practices in social studies and utilizing high-quality children's literature within the early childhood classroom to promote active citizenship through service-learning projects will be discussed. The article will provide a variety of instructional strategies for integrating relevant children's literature to support service-learning. Finally, the article describes an example of a lesson based upon the model and taught by a pre-service teacher majoring in Early Childhood Education.
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Entry Date: 2025
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