Service-Learning: What Every ESL Teacher Needs to Know

By James M. Perren and Trisha Dowling

Service-Learning: What Every ESL Teacher Needs to Know gives practical information on implementing service-learning in the field of TESOL. Service-learning⁠--"the accomplishment of tasks that meet genuine human needs in combination with conscious educational growth"⁠--has developed into a pedagogical approach that incorporates student learning and reflection with curricular concepts while partnering with community organizations. Following an overview of service-learning in the field of TESOL, this text includes sections on incorporating service-learning in an ESL course, finding appropriate community partnerships, making decisions about culture- and language-based lessons, assessing students, and making the experience meaningful. Also included are four specific strategies to help readers make the case for service-learning to administrators.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472039490
• ISBN13: 9780472039494
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.8"