Service-Learning as a Method of Instruction

Service-learning is a new educational method that is expanding the involvement of universities in their neighboring communities. It also tends to promote the civic and moral development of students. This paper explains what service-learning is and how it is consistent with the history of universities in general and particularly universities in the U.S. with their focus on applied knowledge. The paper describes how service-learning has developed in the U.S. and how it is practiced in a School of Business. The article presents some important lessons learned from conducting service-learning at The George Washington University.