Abstract

The author of this article describes a form of service learning called “learning by giving,” as applied in a course on the Economics of Altruism, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations. The motivation for employing such a model is described, and a detailed description of the course and how to use the Learning by Giving model in a semester-long project is offered. Along with identifying important logistical considerations for successful implementation, the author includes insights on the broader implications of this type of service learning applied to economic instruction, considering the value to the student, instructor, nonprofit partner, and the profession.

摘要

本文的作者描述了一种服务学习的形式，即“通过给予来学习”，该方法应用于利他主义，慈善事业和非营利组织经济学课程中。描述了采用这种模型的动机，并提供了该课程的详细描述以及如何在一个学期的项目中使用“通过学习进行学习”模型。除了确定成功实施的重要物流方面的考虑因素之外，作者还对适用于经济指导的这种服务学习的广泛含义进行了深入分析，并考虑了对学生，指导者，非营利性合作伙伴和该行业的价值。