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Service Learning In the Northwest RegionWhat Exactly Is
Service Learning?
The term service learning has been defined as "the integration of service with academic growth, wherein the service informs the learning and the learning informs the service" (Eberly, 1993, p. 54). It is "a method by which young people learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences" (Project Service Leadership and Washington Secondary School Principal's Association, 1993, p. 5). It is important to note, however, that no two service learning programs are the same, for no two communities are the same. To duplicate one program, or to expect the same effects from one community to the next, is nearly impossible. Service learning programs are individualized and unique. They require extreme dedication, organization, and communication in order to succeed.
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This document's URL is: © 2001 Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
Date of Last Update: 09/19/2001 
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