Service learning and criminal justice: an exploratory study of student perceptions

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison S. Burke ◽  
Michael D. Bush
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Exploratory Study

scholarly journals Kilimanjaro: A Case of Meaningful Adventure And Service Learning Abroad

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-433
Author(s):  
Cathy Cavanaugh ◽  
Ewa Gajer ◽  
John Mayberry ◽  
Brendan O’Connor ◽  
Jace Hargis
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Mount Kilimanjaro ◽  
The World

This qualitative evaluation explored how female undergraduate students developed an understanding of themselves and the broader world as a result of an adventure and service learning experience in Tanzania, Africa. The project built upon theoretical frameworks regarding meaningful learning—active, constructive, intentional, and authentic—and applied activity theory as a framework for interpreting outcomes. The study included multi-faceted examination of student perceptions of the effects of the year-long experience that culminated in a ten day trip to Tanzania, including a climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Students’ reflections on the impacts of the trip focused on wanting, doing, reflecting, and relating. Thus, the experience catalyzed change in students’ understanding of the world that strongly indicates a meaningful learning experience.

Student perceptions of Academic Service Learning: Using mixed content analysis to examine the effectiveness of the International Baccalaureate Creativity, Action, Service programme

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Hatziconstantis ◽  
Tania Kolympari
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Private School ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Academic Service Learning ◽  
Service Learning Projects ◽  
Learning Projects

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for secondary education students requires the successful completion of the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) component (more recently renamed Creativity, Activity, Service) which is based on the philosophy of experiential learning and Academic Service Learning. In this article, the technique of mixed content analysis is employed to examine the perceptions of students in an International Baccalaureate Greek private school regarding the implementation and effectiveness of CAS. The empirical results indicate that students perceive and conceptualise volunteering activities in two contrasting dimensions, namely idealistic-humanitarian and utilitarian-instrumentalist, implying that Academic Service Learning projects may need to be adjusted to achieve their objectives.

An Evaluation of a Service-Learning Model for Criminal Justice Undergraduate Students

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Beth Hirschinger-Blank ◽  
Lori Simons ◽  
Alexandra Kenyon
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Model
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