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Pechak, C. M., & Thompson, M. (2009). A conceptual model of optimal international

service-learning and its application to global health initiatives in
rehabilitation.Physical Therapy, 89(11), 1192-204. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/223110769?accountid=141440 Servicelearning is "a structured learning experience that combines community service with
explicit learningobjectives, preparation, and reflection." (Seifer SD, 1998, p. 274)
Wierzbowski-Kwiatkowski, A. (2010). Perceptions of success factors of servicelearning programs in five institutions of higher education (Order No. 3442977).
Available from ProQuest Central. (853753380). Retrieved from
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Learning assumes that colleges are living parts of communities, that the location of
learning and serving is often beyond the classroom, and that communities have
much to teach students and faculty. (Sigmon & Colleagues, 1996)
Sheffield, E. C. (2005). Service in service-learning education: The need for
philosophical understanding. The High School Journal, 89(1), 46-53. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/220223937?accountid=141440 Servicelearningprovides the opportunity to apply classroom-developed knowledge and
skills to a community problem thereby increasing the depth and understanding of
that knowledge and skill while solving a community problem through interaction
with diverse community stakeholders
Phillips, J. M. (2011). Integrating service learning into the classroom: Examining the
extent to which students achieve course objectives and a sense of civic
responsibility by engaging in service learning (Order No. 3472928). Available from
ProQuest Central. (894264125). Retrieved from
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We view service learning as a credit-bearing educational experience which
students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified
community needs and reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further
understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline and an
enhanced sense of civic responsibility. (Bringle and Hatcher, 1996, p.222)
Campus Compact (2001) defines service learning as an educational pedagogy
which integrates service in the community with academic learning objectives and
structured reflection. (Caampus Compact, 2001,
Wiegand, D., & Strait, M. (2000). What is service learning? Journal of Chemical
Education, 77(12), 1538-1539. Retrieved from
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learning involves students in activities that serve the community (service) but also

connects those activities to learninggoals for a course (learning). (Ritter-Smith &

Saltmarsh, 1998)

Hurd, C. A. (2006, June). Is Service-Learning Effective?: A Look at Current Research.

Colorado, United States. Retrieved from http://www.compact.org/wpcontent/uploads/2012/01/Is_Service-Learning_Effective-2006.pdf

Service-learning is a pedagogical practice that integrates service and academic

learning to promote increased understanding of course content while helping
students develop knowledge, skills, and cognitive capacities to deal effectively with
the complex social issues and problems.