<P> Service - learning is an educational approach that combines learning objectives with community service in order to provide a pragmatic, progressive learning experience while meeting societal needs . </P> <P> Service - learning involves students in service projects to apply classroom learning for local agencies that exist to effect positive change in the community . The National Youth Leadership Council defines service learning as "a philosophy, pedagogy, and model for community development that is used as an instructional strategy to meet learning goals and / or content standards". </P>

Education that combines academic study with community service is called