Community-Based Learning: Humanizing Education.
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| Title: | Community-Based Learning: Humanizing Education. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Shumer, Robert |
| Source: | Journal of Adolescence. Aug 1994 17(4):357-367. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 1994 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Academic Achievement, Career Exploration, Civics, College Students, Community Education, Dropout Prevention, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students |
| ISSN: | 0140-1971 |
| Abstract: | Studied Community-Based Learning program, Job Training Partnership Act-sponsored drop-out prevention effort focusing on youth service, career exploration, civic education, and academic development. Found that learning in community could be effective in improving attendance and school grades, as well as helping students to learn. Major contributor to success was introduction of adults and college students into educational process. (Author/NB) |
| Notes: | Special theme issue on "School-Based Community Service." |
| Journal Code: | CIJAPR1995 |
| Entry Date: | 1995 |
| Accession Number: | EJ494389 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Studied Community-Based Learning program, Job Training Partnership Act-sponsored drop-out prevention effort focusing on youth service, career exploration, civic education, and academic development. Found that learning in community could be effective in improving attendance and school grades, as well as helping students to learn. Major contributor to success was introduction of adults and college students into educational process. (Author/NB) |
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| ISSN: | 0140-1971 |
