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Creating Reciprocal Learning Relationships across Socially-Constructed Borders

Evaluated a service learning course that matched preservice teachers and older adult literacy learners and aimed to address widespread attrition in adult education programs and the need for multicultural education for preservice teachers. Data revealed two essential elements of successful, reciprocal learning relationships: connecting across differences through caring relationships and ability to reflect in ways that transformed previous assumptions. (EV)

• Contributor: Skilton-Sylvester, Ellen, Erwin, Eileen K.
• Date Published: Fall
• Journal/Secondary Title: Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning
• Volume: 7
• Year: 2000

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Learning Assessment
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Learning Standards
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Teaching Design & Practices

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