Service Learning and Portfolios: Enhancing the Scholarship of Integration and Application

Authors

Brenda L. Bass, University of Northern IowaFollow
Howard L. Barnes, University of Northern Iowa
Kyle L. Kostelecky, University of Northern Iowa
Wm. Michael Fleming, University of Northern Iowa

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Service learning, portfolios, scholarship of integration, scholarship of application

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Teaching in Marriage & Family

Volume

4

Issue

1

First Page

79

Last Page

99

Abstract

Service learning provides students the opportunity to realistically assess the strengths of their professional knowledge and skills while contributing to services that address community needs. Process and product portfolios are proposed as tools for integration of thought and action as students analyze their service learning experiences. Ernest Boyer'S concepts of the scholarship of integration and application are presented here as central to the portfolio development process. Student and faculty reports suggest portfolios are a successful tool for encouraging professional reflection and integration of service learning experiences.

Department

School of Applied Human Sciences

Original Publication Date

4-1-2004

DOI of published version

10.1300/J226v04n01_04

Recommended Citation

Bass, Brenda L.; Barnes, Howard L.; Kostelecky, Kyle L.; and Fleming, Wm. Michael, "Service Learning and Portfolios: Enhancing the Scholarship of Integration and Application" (2004). Faculty Publications. 6084.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/6084