Research on Service Learning, Volume 2A

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This set aims to enhance service learning research and practice by strengthening its theoretical foundation. Contributing authors, including established and emerging scholars in service learning and community engagement, as well as experts from various disciplines, critically review past research, describe assessment methods, and outline future research agendas. They explore the implications of theory-based research for improved practice, offering a rich resource for new and experienced service learning instructors. This volume is beneficial for staff and faculty involved in promoting service learning at higher education institutions, evaluating community service programs, and collaborating on research initiatives. Scholars and graduate students engaged in service learning research will find it a comprehensive resource that deepens their understanding of innovative pedagogies and helps situate their work within a growing field of inquiry. The volumes begin with chapters defining quality research criteria. Volume 2A focuses on student-related research, covering cognitive processes, academic and civic learning, personal development, and intercultural competence, while concluding with faculty development and motivation. Volume 2B addresses community development and the role of nonprofit organizations, examines the institutionalization of service learning, and concludes with insights on partnerships in service learning. Both volum