Moving from Content Knowledge to Engagement

by: Lynn Dominguez and James McDonald

Combining service learning with environmental and science issues allows students to move beyond awareness toward engagement. The action team service project requires students to build in-depth knowledge, apply skills directly related to taking action, and reflect on their learning. The research conducted increases the science literacy of students.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/2005Stock # jcst05_035_03_18Volume 035Issue 03

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