The Measure Of Service Learning

Download or read book The Measure of Service Learning written by Robert G. Bringle and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2004-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an extensive compilation of scales for use in studying students in service learning classes. The scales measure a variety of constructs, such as attitudes, moral development, and critical thinking. In addition, the text includes a primer on measurement theory. The authors advocate the use of multiple-item scales, present the rationale for their use, and explain how readers can evaluate them for reliability and validity. This book is a valuable resource for program evaluators and researchers who want to inform the practice of service learning. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)