service-learning
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 12511 — for purposes of this subchapter
The term “service-learning” means a method—
(A) under which students or participants learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that—
(i) is conducted in and meets the needs of a community;
(ii) is coordinated with an elementary school, secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program, and with the community; and
(iii) helps foster civic responsibility; and
(B) that—
(i) is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students, or the educational components of the community service program in which the participants are enrolled; and
(ii) provides structured time for the students or participants to reflect on the service experience.