A meta-analysis of service learning research in middle and high schools.

This study examines the relationship between service learning innovations and improved academics, self-concept, and social or personal growth in middle and high school students. Meta-Analysis is employed to arrive at effect-size estimates for each construct. A historical overview of service learning is presented and a detailed description of the study selection process is provided. The data revealed a moderate relationship between service learning participation and academics, self-concept and social or personal growth in middle and high school students. The findings are presented, and some appropriate conclusions are drawn. A discussion of the implications of these findings and recommendations for future research are also provided.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2001

Author dc:creator

• White, Amy E.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Moseley, Patricia
• King, Kimi L.
• Cobb, Jeanne B.

• Service learning.
• Middle school students.
• High school students.
• meta-analysis
• academics
• service-learning
• secondary schools
• social growth

Statement dc:rights

• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• White, Amy E.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 51969899
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2995/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc2995

OAI identifier oai:identifier

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