Preparing Aviators for the 21st Century: A 3-Year Case Study of Service Learning in the Aviation Classroom

This 3-year qualitative case study of service learning in undergraduate aviation classes measures the affective domain learning outcomes of required service learning projects vs. optional service learning projects. A literature review on democratic citizenship suggests a gap in learning materials available to help students become responsible and engaged citizens. Development of the service learning component is described, including critical thinking, problem solving, and developing a clear connection between the course objectives and service activities. The study details 3 measured outcomes of the affective domain: receiving, responding and valuing. Three semesters of required service learning activities are compared with 3 semesters of optional service learning activities using descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis. Findings indicate that when service learning is required, students respond at a significantly higher rate than when the service learning is optional. However, students who voluntarily completed the optional activities were found to value the experience to a greater extent than students who were required to complete the projects.

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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/26925715
• Authors:
  • Aceves, Robert I
  • Aceves, Patricia A
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 9-20
• Serial:
  • Collegiate Aviation Review
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: University Aviation Association
  • ISSN: 1523-5955

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; College students; General aviation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Pilot training
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Education and Training;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01114054
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 29 2008 10:14AM