Abstract
The majority of 4 million United States military-connected students attend public schools, and many face various challenges that stem from factors related to military service. Schools can support these students through a positive school climate and attention to their needs. University service-learning programs can enhance the experiences of military-connected students. This study presents an evaluation of the Partners at Learning program, where undergraduate university students provided tutoring to underserved students, including military-connected students. Results show that Partners at Learning tutors reported greater awareness of the unique experiences of these military-connected students, increased understanding of diverse groups, and increased interest in social justice advocacy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 226-235 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Military Behavioral Health |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Service-learning
- military-connected students
- program adaptation
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- General Psychology