Exploring the value of service-learning on pre-service teachers
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Mergler, Amanda, Carrington, Suzanne B., Boman, Peter, Kimber, Megan P. and Bland, Derek. (2017). Exploring the value of service-learning on pre-service teachers. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 42(6), pp. 69-80. https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2017v42n6.5
Authors | Mergler, Amanda, Carrington, Suzanne B., Boman, Peter, Kimber, Megan P. and Bland, Derek |
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Abstract | Service-learning as a transformative pedagogy within university education is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. Advocates of service-learning indicate that the practice of combining community based voluntary work with theoretical in-class academic knowledge leads to a greater awareness about diversity and difference in students. While such claims are enticing, particularly in pre-service teacher education where there is a need for teachers to understand and embrace diversity, it is important to determine the veracity of such claims. The current study used a repeated measures design to explore whether engaging in service-learning as part of an inclusive education unit resulted in changes in pre-service teachers’ willingness to support diverse students and their sense of confidence and preparedness when teaching such students. Results revealed that fourth year pre-service teachers self-reported significantly higher levels of willingness to include diversity, confidence to support diversity, and preparedness to teach diverse students after service-learning than before. These results indicate that undertaking a service learning experience as part of an inclusive education unit in a teacher education degree may result in positive changes in students that support an inclusive approach to education. |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Australian Journal of Teacher Education |
Journal citation | 42 (6), pp. 69-80 |
Publisher | Edith Cowan University |
ISSN | 1835-517X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2017v42n6.5 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85021183438 |
Page range | 69-80 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 2017 |
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Deposited | 04 Jul 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8z36w/exploring-the-value-of-service-learning-on-pre-service-teachers
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