Service-learning at Rowan University: perceived impact on selected student participants

<p>The primary purpose of this study was to explore the perceived impact that involvement in two service-learning courses had on participating Rowan University students during the spring semester of 2008. This study also investigated the impact of service-learning courses on the traditional classroom setting. Data were collected by means of a survey using Likert scale statements measuring related outcomes based on six components: academic, civic, developmental, social skills, leadership, and personal. Additionally, students were asked to rank those outcomes using another set of Likert scale items, comparing the service-learning experience to that of the traditional classroom setting. Overall, the data collected indicated that students who participated in a service-learning course at Rowan University during the spring semester of 2008 perceived their service-learning experience to positively impact them. Similar results were indicated when participants were asked to rank the positive impact outcomes of their service-learning experiences in comparison to traditional classroom experiences. Findings of this study were similar to previous research and suggestions of related literature.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Higher Education Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2008

Author dc:creator

• Sandas, Dawn E.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sisco, Burton R.

• Service learning--New Jersey; Universities and colleges--New Jersey--Public services
• Higher Education Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/755

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1752