Date of Award
Spring 2026
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Department/Major
Education
First Advisor
Monica Iverson
Second Advisor
Kirsten Biersbach
Third Advisor
April Lee
Keywords
Service-Learning, Social and Emotional Learning, School Programming
Subject Categories
Elementary Education | Special Education and Teaching
Abstract
Service-Learning is an educational program in which students participate in service-related activities that correlate to academic content. This research reviews several works on Service-Learning to aid educators in developing Service-Learning Programs in Elementary Classrooms. The research was conducted through a literature review, in which published works were reviewed for connections and data to Service-Learning. This review examines connections surrounding Service-Learning, the different methods by which a Service-Learning Program can be implemented, how organizations collaborate productively, and sample Service-Learning Projects. If implemented in elementary schools, Service-Learning will have a positive impact on students' social and emotional skills, academic development, and community engagement.
Recommended Citation
Kelly, Jordan E., "Service Learning in the Elementary Classroom" (2026). Honors Thesis. 423.
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/423