Partners at Learning: A Service-Learning Approach to Serving Public School Students from Military Families. (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Capp, Gordon; Benbenishty, Rami; Moore, Hadass; Pineda, Diana; Astor, Ron Avi; Castillo, Berenice; De Pedro, Kris T.
• Is Part Of: Military behavioral health. Volume 5:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 226
• Page End: 235
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Service-learning -- military-connected students -- program adaptation; Military psychiatry -- Periodicals; Combat -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 355.345
• DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2017.1295002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2163-5781

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The majority of 4 million United States military-connected students attend public schools, and many face various challenges that stem from factors related to military service. Schools can support these students through a positive school climate and attention to their needs. University service-learning programs can enhance the experiences of military-connected students. This study presents an evaluation of the Partners at Learning program, where undergraduate university students provided tutoring to underserved students, including military-connected students. Results show that Partners at Learning tutors reported greater awareness of the unique experiences of these military-connected students, increased understanding of diverse groups, and increased interest in social justice advocacy.