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Service Learning. What is it? Why is it important? How do I get started?. Service Learning Is…. Community service that is connected to coursework An applied learning tool that is different from an internship, field experience, or volunteering A focused method to meet real community needs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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University of Scranton
Service Learning
What is it?
Why is it important?
How do I get started?
University of Scranton
Service Learning Is….
Community service that is connected to coursework
An applied learning tool that is different from an
internship, field experience, or volunteering
A focused method to meet real community needs
A service experience that provides opportunities for
reflection
University of Scranton
Community service that is connected to coursework…..
The service experience is grounded within a particular context
The course provides a learning environment that challenges and supports students as they connect to community
University of Scranton
An applied learning tool that is different from an internship, field experience, or volunteering
Internship or field experience focus– Opportunities for students to practice
acquired knowledge and skills– Evaluation of students’ knowledge and skills
by an assigned supervisor within the field Volunteering focus
– Students provide a service to the community– Type of service is determined by the
community
University of Scranton
A focused method to meet real community needs…..
FacultyAcademic Course
CommunityStudent
Academic &Non-academic
Service Learning
University of Scranton
Service learning is important because….
Reflects Jesuit ideals/philosophy– Men and women for others– Service– Education for justice– Social justice
Improves academic performance (knowledge and skill development) balance of theory and practice -the engaged learner
Opportunities for personal and professional development--Assists with career and life choices
Increases commitment to community and engaged citizenship—e.g. multicultural perspectives
University of Scranton
A service experience that provides opportunities for reflection……
Reflecting your experiences off others provides feedback and a greater depth of understanding
Types of reflection include:– Journaling– Discussions– Online chatting– Creative work such as:
Photo journals Artwork Reflective papers
University of Scranton
What you need to know …….
Service learning a requirement for graduation Hours connected to specific courses
– By Department– Catalog, Bulletin, Web Site
Each department has a liaison Procedures & policies Resources
– Website http://academic.scranton.edu/department/cps/service_learning/ – CSASI listings– Service fair– Dean’s office– UIS
University of Scranton
Getting started…..
FACULTY Check to see if the course
you are teaching is a SL course
Outline your expectations in your syllabus
Contact your department’s coordinator, the Dean’s office, and CSASI for assistance if needed
Track you class(es) through your UIS account
STUDENTS Check to see if the course is
a SL course Check your syllabus--ask
your instructor for clarification as needed
Attend service fair CSASI listings Contact service site early!!!! Note due dates for contract
and time sheet submission View your progress through
your UIS account