Pedagogical Experimentation: Combining Traditional, Distance, and Service Learning Techniques

Abstract

This article examines the design and delivery of two sample courses that integrated the pedagogical approaches of traditional classroom learning, distance learning, and service learning. It examines the perspectives of students, the client organization, and the instructor and addresses potential pitfalls, lessons learned, and recommendations for success. The author presents an analysis of the quality of student learning and outcomes of this multi-faceted educational environment as compared to past student performance and the products produced using traditional teaching methods. Finally, the author draws conclusions and offers recommendations for future research.

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Jerri Killian

Jerri Killian is an assistant professor in the Department of Urban Affairs and Geography at Wright State University. She teaches in the undergraduate and MPA programs and manages the Ohio Certified Public Manager Program for the southwest region of the state. Her teaching and research interests include administrative reform, human resources management, ethics, nonprofit management, and organization theory and behavior.