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Welcome to the Service-Learning and Experiential Education Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association. 

Experiential Education, championed by John Dewey, emphasizes the personal experiences of the learner rather than learning from texts, lectures, and other second-hand sources.  Service-Learning, a form of experiential education, is a teaching method which integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, encourage lifelong civic engagement, and strengthen communities for the common good.  Read More>>