Strong community service learning : philosophical perspectives

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Sheffield, Eric C

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Community Service Learning (CSL) is, potentially, the most powerful and far reaching educational reform movement in recent memory. Yet, that potential has yet to be realized. One major reason for C...

Community Service Learning (CSL) is, potentially, the most powerful and far reaching educational reform movement in recent memory. Yet, that potential has yet to be realized. One major reason for CSL's limited success is found in its runaway conceptual confusion: in becoming everything to everyone, CSL has lost its philosophical bearings and, not surprisingly, its practical value. This study attempts to restore CSL's philosophical bearings, arguing that there are particular understandings of its components that imply particular kinds of educational practices. In this philosophical clarification lies the hope that CSL can meet its immense potential as a transformative school and community practice. This book provides information for those who have an interest in making schools a vital community resource.

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