Impact of Service Learning on Social Interactions of High School Students in an Inclusive Word Processing Class
Chun, Euljung
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Description
Title
Impact of Service Learning on Social Interactions of High School Students in an Inclusive Word Processing Class
Author(s)
Chun, Euljung
Issue Date
2009
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Dymond, Stacy
Department of Study
Special Education
Discipline
Special Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Language
eng
Abstract
The results suggest that SL had a positive impact on peer interactions of the students but that certain changes could be made to the SL intervention to yield better results. Observation data showed that social and engaged peer interactions of students with and without disabilities increased during SL. In reflections and focus group meetings, students described positively about their experience in helping others and engaging in teamwork. In teacher interviews, the general education teacher observed positive peer interactions during SL. However, pre and post administration of Questionnaire of Social Competence did not find any significant difference. The teacher also expressed a concern that the level of work the project demanded did not match the abilities of students with disabilities. Through analysis and evaluation of the data collected, the following themes were discussed: (a) peer interactions, (b) teamwork, and (c) conditions of inclusive environments.
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