Service Learning

by Roy, Loriene

• ISBN13: 9780838909812
• ISBN10: 0838909817
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-30
• Publisher: Ala Editions

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
A Brief History of Service Learning in LIS	p. 1
Human Rights as a Framework for Reflection in Service Learning "Para que Otro Mundo es Posible"	p. 5
Beyond Service Learning Toward Community Schools and Reflective Community Learners	p. 16
Service Learning from Three Perspectives Administrative, Faculty, and Student	p. 32
Experiential Education The Student Role and Experience	p. 47
The School Library Media Practicum as Service Education	p. 55
Service Learning and International Students	p. 66
Service Learning Connecting Diverse Communities and LIS Students and Faculty	p. 73
Puentes de la Comunidad Exploring the Impact of LIS Service Learning on Library Services to Latino Youth in the Carolinas	p. 83
Highlights of Service Learning Experiences in Selected LIS Programs	p. 95
Working from Within Critical Service Learning as Core Learning in the MLIS Curriculum	p. 105
Cultural Heritage Initiatives at the University of Michigan School of Information	p. 124
The Internet Public Library as Service-Based Experiential Learning	p. 133
A Road Map for Integrating Socially Relevant Research Projects into a Required Library and Information Science Course From a Service Model to Community Engagement	p. 142
LIS Students as Community Partners in Elective Courses Applying Community-Based Action Research to Meet the Needs of Underserved Populations	p. 153
Virtual Worlds New Spaces for Service Learning	p. 169
Evaluation of Field-Based Experiences and Assessment of Student Learning	p. 179
Practicum and Internship Experiences in LIS Education A Perspective from ALA Emerging Leaders	p. 185
Bibliography	p. 191
Author Biographies	p. 207
Index	p. 213
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