Community-Based Learning: Humanizing Education.

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Title: Community-Based Learning: Humanizing Education.
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
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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)
ISSN:0140-1971