“Students are bored. Research shows that as many as 60% of all students are disengaged from learning. Another new study funded by the Gates Foundation, highlights disengagement as a key factor in the dropout rate. A new Coalition for Community Schools report makes the case that community-based learning addresses the problems of boredom and disengagement. Community-based learning involves students in real-world problem solving that is relevant and meaningful as part of the curriculum during and after school. This approach brings together a collection of teaching and learning strategies, including service learning, place-based education, environment-based education, civic education, work-based learning and academically-based community service.” – Publisher’s description CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1: The Rationale for Community-Based Learning Chapter 2: Overview and Core Characteristics Chapter 3: Outcomes of Community-Based Learning Chapter 4: Moving the Agenda Forward Appendix A: Theoretical Foundations of Community-Based Learning Appendix B: Community-Based Learning Approaches Appendix C: Resource Organizations and People End Notes
