Experiential Learning in Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College

(2013-2015)

by Natalie Wong15 April 2015

2015 CTLE Spring Workshop

What is ‘Service Learning’?

“A method by which students improve academic learning and develop personal skills through participating in structured service projects and sharing guided reflections on their experiences.”

(Chithra and Jacqueline, 2010)

Some facts about the learning environments within the RCs in UM

• local and non-local students from different faculties and backgrounds are allocated to live in the same RC

• RC’s mission is to enrich students’ university experience through participation in inter-disciplinary learning

Difficulties in promoting service learning in HFPJC

• not parts of any compulsory program • Course-related service learning model not

applicable• vs. HKU’s Bridge Building project in Dept.

of Architecture• no requirement/credits for students to fulfill

any service learning practicum • vs. LUHK’s 30 hrs of service + subject-

related project example

The HFPJC’s Approach to Experiential Learning since 2013

1. Create activity connectedness and

facilitate multiple learning outcomes

Health

y

Livin

g

Cultura

l Engagement/

English E

nhancementGlobal

Citizenship

Leadership & Service

HFPJC’s ‘Integrated’Experiential

LearningEducation

ModelEco-

Community Interest Group

Innovative Business Project *

Hea

lthy

Livi

ng

Pro

duct

s

Oil Painting workshops

Cha

rity

Baz

aar

Children’s Book Project

Interpersonal Relations & Teamwork

Learning Camp at Kadoorie

FarmRecycling workshopsDIY Skin

Care workshops

Librarians, Mentors, Tutors

Voluntary Teaching

Educational

TV P

roject

Acad

emic

Su

pp

ort

Pro

gram

Filmmaking workshops

Artist/Writer-in-residence

program

Translation Group

StudentAmbassadors

English Creative Writing

Design & Publishing

Group

Healthy Living Team

Rooftop Farm

Garden

Handicraft workshops

Talks on current issues

Laundry Detergent workshop

Visits to Caritas

de Macau

*Note: Collaborate with ICMS

Inte

rper

son

al R

elat

ion

s &

Tea

mw

ork

Interp

erson

al Relatio

ns &

Teamw

ork

Interpersonal Relations & Teamwork

The HFPJC’s Approach to Experiential Learning since 2013

2. Emphasize post-activity reflections and sharing sessions

The HFPJC’s Approach to Experiential Learning since 2013

3. Guide students to turn their

observations, initiatives and actions into sustainable solutions to problems

Voluntary teaching

Oil painting + Creative writing

Publish children story book as teaching materials

Handicraft workshop & Charity bazaar

Educational TV

project

Fieldwork/observations/

post-activity reflections

HFPJC’s ‘Integrated’ Experiential Learning Education Model

Integrated learning

The HFPJC’s Approach to Experiential Learning since 2013

Concluding Statements

• an activity-network “integrated” learning approach to create a continuous “seamless” learning environment in RC

• Explore multiple learning outcomes• connect students’ everyday college life with community’s

needs• a balance between learning, service and whole-person

development which enhances with each other