Title: The measure of service learning : research scales to assess student experiences /
Authors: Bringle, Robert G.; Phillips, Mindy A.; Hudson, Michael, 1966-
Publisher: American Psychological Association,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Service learning United States Evaluation.; College students Rating of United States.; Evaluation research (Social action programs) United States.
Abstract: "The Measure of Service Learning will be a valuable resource for program evaluators and researchers who want to inform the practice of service learning. This useful volume provides an extensive compilation of scales for use in studying students in service learning classes. The scales measure a variety of constructs, such as attitudes, moral development, and critical thinking. In addition, the text includes a primer on measurement theory. The authors advocate the use of multiple-item scales, present the rationale for their use, and explain how readers can evaluate them for reliability and validity. This volume will foster innovative research that will lead to a broader and deeper understanding of the value of service learning and similar pedagogies in higher education."--Jacket.
Contents: I. Introduction to service learning and research. 1. Understanding service learning : Service learning as a pedagogy ; Research on service learning ; Summary -- 2. Overview of scientific research and measurement : The nature of inquiry ; Deduction ; Induction: generalizability ; Measurement ; Characteristics of good standardized scales ; Summary -- 3. The use of scales in srevice learning research : Scales: existing versus modifying versus developing ; Inclusion and exclusion criteria for scales ; Scale entries ; Summary -- II. Research scales. 4. Motives and values : Volunteer functions inventory ; Motivation to volunteer scale ; Public service motivation scale ; The goal and mode values inventories ; Survey of interpersonal values ; Personal social values --^