Abstract
This paper reports on a service-learning component introduced in an upper-level undergraduate geology course. Students identified rock types used by a local countertop manufacturing company and made fliers describing their mode of formation. Students then completed a final rock identification exam. To assess the effect of participating in the service-learning on students’ rockidentification abilities, an Independent Samples t-test was used to compare scores of students that completed the course to those from previous semesters who did not participate in service-learning. Students who participated in service-learning achieved higher final rock identification exam test scores (M = 91.71, SD = 1.59) in comparison to those who did not take part in any service-learning activity (M = 80.36, SD = 1.88), t (19) = 4.59, p < .05. Service-learning projects that involve local geology related industries, thus, can facilitate knowledge sharing between the University and the community.
Recommended Citation
Chaumba, Josphine and Chaumba, Jeff
(2022)
"Improving Students’ Mineral and Rock Identification Skills Through Service-Learning,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 14:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol14/iss2/5
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