A Pilot Study: The Impact of COVID-19 on Student Learning in an Academic Service-Learning Course

Authors

  • Lori Simons Widener University
  • Nancy Blank Widener University
  • Sarah Schoneman Widener University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.912.12589

Keywords:

Student Development and Learning, Academic Service-Learning, COVID-19

Abstract

This pilot study examined the impact from COVID-19 on academic learning. An explanatory mixed-methods research design was used to explore student learning outcomes for 70 students who participated in an academic service-learning course during the pandemic. Student surveys revealed increases in their racial-cultural-ethnic identity development and interest in multicultural work from the beginning to the end of the semester. Student reflections also indicate that they gained confidence and patience, reformulated diversity attitudes, and acquired White privilege awareness through participation in service activities with recipients who culturally differed from them. The impact of COVID-19 on student learning is discussed.

Author Biography

Nancy Blank, Widener University

Nancy Blank is the Chair and Professor of the Criminal Justice Department at Widener University. Her research focuses on service-learning impacts, diversity education, and student learning.

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Published

2022-12-27

How to Cite

Simons, L., Blank, N., & Schoneman, S. (2022). A Pilot Study: The Impact of COVID-19 on Student Learning in an Academic Service-Learning Course. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 9(12), 343–353. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.912.12589

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Vol. 9 No. 12 (2022): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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