{"pk":36314,"title":"A Model of Service-Learning for Intensive English Programs","subtitle":null,"abstract":"Intensive English programs in the US have begun to take advantage of a growing service-learning movement as a means of involving nonnative speakers in their new communities while improving their language skills. This article describes a service-learning class taught through an IEP program at a small California extension program through which university-aged foreign students volunteer on a weekly basis at various local and national organizations. It discusses the phases and aspects of the service-learning course, from initial placement with organizations, to in-class and academic assignments related to the volunteer work, to how students reflect on their own learning. The article also describes common challenges and benefits of employing a service-learning curriculum and provides resources at the end.","language":"eng","license":null,"keywords":[],"section":"Theme Section - Service-learning","is_remote":true,"remote_url":"https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8kw9x33n","frozenauthors":[{"first_name":"Belinda","middle_name":"","last_name":"Braunstein","name_suffix":"","institution":"Partners for ESL, Philadelphia","department":""}],"date_submitted":null,"date_accepted":null,"date_published":"2007-01-01T18:00:00Z","render_galley":null,"galleys":[{"label":"PDF","type":"pdf","path":"https://journalpub.escholarship.org/catesoljournal/article/36314/galley/27166/download/"}]}