Effects of a Mandatory Service-Learning University Course on Preservice Teachers’ Civic Attitudes

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Abstract

In this study, the impact of a stand-alone university course on students’ civic engagement is examined. Using a pre-post course research design, the study reports on potential changes to six components of attitudes and civic engagement: civic action, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, political awareness, leadership skills, diversity attitudes, and social justice attitudes. Findings indicated that students made significant gains in all components except for leadership skills.

Keywords: Service learning, civic attitudes, under-graduate, servant leader

Authors

• Laura J. Sokal, University of Winnipeg

• Deb L. Woloshyn, University of Winnipeg