Service-Learning and Standards-Based Instruction in Middle Schools

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 99, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 19-30

  Seitsinger, Anne M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND   (United States)

Author keywords

Middle schools; Opportunity to learn; Service learning; Standards based instruction

Indexed keywords

EID: 27744456144     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3200/JOER.99.1.19-30     Document Type: Article

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