Research and Publications
In support of APU’s culture of scholarship, the center offers to faculty and students, graduate and undergraduate, support in research and publications related to service-learning.
Sample Publications
Sample 1: Conference Presentation
Presenters:
Sean Rochelle (Physical Education)
Sue Hebel (Physical Education)
Conference:
Christian Society of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies
Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
June 2002
Title:
Learning through Serving: a higher education perspective
of merging content, pedagogy, and citizenship utilizing
a service-learning based component within the context
of your physical education course.
Abstract:
The session presents a step by step approach to integrating
service-learning in your physical education course/curriculum.
Highlighting their own experiences, the presenters
demonstrate a process that improves content acquisition
(cognition) while it adapts to and supports different
teaching styles and processes (pedagogy). They also
discuss the reciprocal nature of the benefits to students
who, not only gain experience in what is for many
their chosen career field, but also participate in
meaningful civic engagement, often in cross cultural
school/community settings. Finally, the session provides
creative ideas on how K-12 educators can partner with
local post-secondary institutions to establish this
type of dynamic program.
Sample 2: Conference Presentation
Presenters:
Paul A. Flores (Teacher Education)
Ivy Yee-Sakamoto (Teacher Education)
Paper Title:
The Effects of Service-Learning on Pre-service Teachers: Preparing for Diverse
Student Populations
Conference:
International Conference on Civic Education Research
New Orleans, Louisiana
November 16-18, 2003
Abstract:
Changing demographics have had an impact on education
and teacher preparation. Teacher education programs
are required to prepare pre-service teachers effectively
and efficiently for student diversity. Although multicultural
education courses and field experiences have been
a component for teacher education programs previously,
service-learning is a relatively new pedagogical component
of teacher education. This quantitative study will
provide an understanding of service-learning in teacher
education for the preparation of pre-service teachers
for diverse student populations. Results and analysis
provide preliminary information as to the effects
on pre-service teachers of a service-learning project.
Sample 3: Book Chapter
Authors:
Judy Hutchinson, Director of Service-Learning
Debra Fetterly, Coordinator for Administration, Research
and Development
Kristin Gurrola, Associate Director
Title:
“Service-Learning in Faith-Based Higher Education: An Interfaith Dialogue”
Solicited chapter based on a pre-conference session led by the Azusa Pacific
University’s Center for Academic Service-Learning and Research, as part
of the Messiah College-sponsored Conference on Spirituality, Social Justice
and Service-Learning.
Abstract:
In June 2004, service-learning professionals from
14 colleges and universities, all faith-based institutions,
came together at Messiah College for a pre-conference
discussion to examine their schools’ strategic
plans and mission statements hoping to find evidence
of specific and measurable Christian distinctives
in support of service-learning. Central to the discussion
was a critical inquiry into the level of institutional
support that each school experienced from within their
own campus. Examination of service-learning definitions,
institutional supports, reporting structures and program
comparisons provided a base of shared information
and knowledge and collective insights and wisdom that
both enlightens us and moves us to take action on
our campuses to more fully embody Christ and the message
of the gospels through our service-learning programs.
Participating in the dialogue were: Aquinas College, Alderson-Broaddus College, Azusa Pacific University, Barry University, Bryn Athyn College, Calvin College, Gannon University, Lee University, Messiah College, Millsaps College, Northwestern College, Rosemont College, the University of Scranton, and Whitworth College
