Reflections on the Impact of Service-Learning/Experiential Education for the Field of Human Services
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
10-1-2012
Description
The article addresses the importance of a holistic approach to human services by exploring the concept of community through utilizing service-learning/experiential education in human service courses. ACCESS (Achievement, Collaboration, Community, Education, Standards, and Services) illustrates that service learning/experiential education can offer a viable pedagogy for collaborative partnerships between the university, community, students, and faculty. The article reviews important elements of service-learning/experiential education to provide a thorough understanding of the concepts, including reflection on the service experience from students, community agencies, and faculty. Survey results demonstrate ways in which service learning/experiential education aids students in achieving skills and in acquiring a deeper understanding of course concepts while meeting needed services in the community.
Citation Information
Taylor, Teresa Brooks; and Kridler, Jamie Branam. 2012. Reflections on the Impact of Service-Learning/Experiential Education for the Field of Human Services. Proceedings of the 2011 National Organization of Human Services Conference. Milwaukee, WI: https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/assets/Conference/nohs%20conference%20proceedings%20-%202011.pdf
Copyright Statement
© 2012 National Organization for Human Services. This document was published with permission by the conference. It was originally published in Proceedings of the 2011 National Organization of Human Services Conference.