The State of Service-Learning in Australia
File version
Author(s)
Patrick, Carol-Joy
Backhaus, Bridget
McGregor, Rosie
Cain, Glenda
Lloyd, Kate
Griffith University Author(s)
Primary Supervisor
Other Supervisors
Editor(s)
Date
Size
File type(s)
Location
License
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the present status of servicelearning in Australia. It explores the evidence for service-learning in Australia through published literature and a desktop audit that identified service-learning units/courses publicly available on university websites. Authorship of the article has provided a wider perspective to ensure the accuracy of its substance and conclusions. Service-learning is a relatively new curriculum approach in Australia in all but small pockets within universities and in faith-based institutions. However, in recent years, interest in civic learning outcomes for students has been behind efforts to include it more broadly in higher education approaches to engendering citizenship and social awareness as well as to expand the range of approaches to work-integrated learning. To capture this growing interest, an Australian service-learning network and summit is planned for November 2019.
Journal Title
Journal of higher education outreach and engagement
Conference Title
Book Title
Edition
Volume
23
Issue
3
Thesis Type
Degree Program
School
Publisher link
DOI
Patent number
Funder(s)
Grant identifier(s)
Rights Statement
Rights Statement
Item Access Status
Note
Access the data
Related item(s)
Subject
Education
Specialist studies in education
Service Learning
Persistent link to this record
Citation
Valencia-Forrester, F; Patrick, C-J; Backhaus, B; McGregor, R; Cain, G; Lloyd, K, The State of Service-Learning in Australia, Journal of higher education outreach and engagement, 2019, 23 (3), pp. 185-198