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The measure of service learning : research scales to assess student experiences /

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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 o...

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Main Author: Bringle, Robert G.
Other Authors: Phillips, Mindy A., Hudson, Michael, 1966-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2004]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Service learning > United States > Evaluation.
College students > Rating of > United States.
Evaluation research (Social action programs) > United States.
Students > United States.
College students > Rating of.
Evaluation research (Social action programs)
Service learning > Evaluation.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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).
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 230 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.