Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of Service-Learning

The study explored preservice teachers' experiences and perceptions of implementation of service-learning into the teacher preparation progrcun and its use as a teaching methodology in their own teaching. Through quantitative data generated from a survey instrument, the concept of a service-lea...

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Main Authors: Kim Flottemesch, Tuula Heide, Melvin Pedras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Portland State University 2002-01-01
Series:Northwest Journal of Teacher Education
Online Access:https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/25574
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Summary:The study explored preservice teachers' experiences and perceptions of implementation of service-learning into the teacher preparation progrcun and its use as a teaching methodology in their own teaching. Through quantitative data generated from a survey instrument, the concept of a service-learning as a viable teaching method was well received. After an initial introduction to the concept of service-learning methhodology, a moderate percentage of preservice teachers stated they would likely use it in their own teaching. Data suggests no systematic relationship between certainty of teaching as a career choice and perceptions of service-learning. However, the data does suggest significant differences in the types of service-learning projects implemented and the grade the preservice teacher was expected to teach.
ISSN:2638-4035