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Incorporating service-learning in the spanish classroom: challenges and solutions

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: The present paper assesses the effect of incorporating a service-learning component into a Spanish Education class.Twenty Ohio University students participated in the study.The students organized a one-day Spanish pronunciation workshop with a group of High School students from an underserved, rural area.In general, the college students evaluated the experience very positively.Their main satisfaction derived from being able to apply their knowledge while reaching out to the community.However, they also reported difficulties adapting their teaching materials and organizing themselves efficiently.They felt the role of their instructor was decisive in the success of their project.

Source: Porta Linguarum Revista Interuniversitaria de Didáctica de las Lenguas Extranjeras

DOI: 10.30827/digibug.31751

Author: Emilia Alonso Marks

Institution: Ohio University

Language: English

Topic: Service-Learning and Community Engagement

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2158908290