Service Learning at UCO Lunch and Learn November 12, 2015 Rachelle Franz, Ed.D.---SL Faculty Liaison and Asst. Professor in KHS Dept. Patrick Tadlock, M.Ed.--- Director, Volunteer and Service Learning Center

Objectives Define service learning Address the four critical phases of service learning Discuss student knowledge and engagement Provide examples on how service learning can be integrated into instruction

What is Service Learning? “Education in action where students serve their communities by offering knowledge, skills, and time (Zinger & Sinclair, 2010) “A way of teaching and learning that involves students in addressing community problems” (Kielsmeier, 2010) A way of learning that “combines rigorous academic study with voluntary community service” (Permaul, 2009) “Innovative pedagogy that enriches classroom practice, as well as an avenue to civic engagement” (Bowen & Kiser, 2009)

Service Learning at UCO Service Learning is a pedagogy that exposes students to the needs of the larger society by combining service with explicit learning objectives and deliberate reflection, giving equal benefits to both the provider of the service and the recipient to ensure equal focus on both the service being provided and the learning that is occurring.

Why Service Learning According to New Horizons for Learning (2005) students benefit by: –Increased interest in academic study –Respecting diversity of others –Continuous reflection throughout the project –Feeling as if they are providing relevant solutions to community problems

Phases of Service Learning Preparation Action Reflection Demonstration

What Resources Do We Offer ORGSYNC Service Learning Scholars- Spring 2016 One-on-One Help- schedule with Patrick or Rachelle

Time to Brainstorm... Key Components: 1.Community Need and Community Partner 2. Connect SL to Student Learning Outcomes 3. Reflection and Assessment

Questions, Ideas, Comments… Rachelle Franz Patrick Tadlock

References Bowen, G. & Kiser, P. (2009). Promoting innovative pedagogy and engagement through service-learning faculty through fellows programs. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 13(1), Kielsmeier, J. (2010). Build a bridge between service and learning. Kappan, 91(5),15. New Horizons for Learning. (2005). Service learning. Retrieved from Permaul, J. (2009). Theoretical bases for service-learning: Implications for program design and effectiveness. New Horizons in Education, 57(3), 1-7. Zinger, L. & Sinclair, A. (2010). Using service learning as a method of transferring health knowledge. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 3(5), UCO website(s): uco.edu/central/tl/central6/ & uco.edu/student-affairs/vslc/sl/what-is- service-learning.asp