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Activity Number: 303
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #309546
Title: What Is So Great About Service Learning (SL), and How Much Work Is It?
Author(s): Amy Phelps*+
Companies: Duquesne University
Address: Rockwell Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, 15282,
Keywords: Service learning ; pedagogy ; authentic assessments ; student reflection
Abstract:

Support for SL activities in higher education is growing. SL projects fit with the GAISE guidelines, but how does one use SL, how much work is it, and what do students gain? Student projects may achieve goals of the GAISE guidelines, but may lose the social relevance importance of data in the real world. Anderson (1999) emphasizes when a "project comes from a local source, students' interest and ownership of the project is strong." SL incorporates reflection assignments to further strengthen student learning. SL projects do require more effort, but students benefit from seeing the instructor fully engaged, expectations are higher to meet client needs, and students rise to the occasion. The process begins early and unfolds throughout the term. Positive outcomes are realized in student development and service to a nonprofit in need of statistical support.

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