APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Overcoming Barriers to the Successful Implementation of Service Learning Activities
- Jocelyn Lymburner
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Stephen Dooley
Simon Fraser University - Justin McGregor
University of British Columbia - Amanda Champion
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Abstract
The majority of faculty members do not offer service learning projects, despite strong evidence of their effectiveness. Faculty perceived a number of barriers to implementation, including high workload, inadequate financial and administrative support, a lack of clear guidelines and policies, and a lack of knowledge.
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