Service Learning: An Introduction

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Service Learning: An Introduction

What is Service Learning? Service Learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical and reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility. It engages students in the educational process, using what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems. Students not only learn about democracy and citizenship, they become actively contributing citizens and community members through the service they perform through experiential learning, research, presentation skills and reflection. The partnerships built between community, students and faculty are reciprocal meaning shared responsibility and gain helping students address local needs while developing their academic skills and commitment to their community.

What is Service Learning? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTAfH BwW2mk

Service Learning is Different From: Volunteerism Primary emphasis is on work being provided. Generally not linked to intentional formal or information learning/reflection Community Service Primary emphasis in on the service being provided, some intentional opportunities for reflection maybe incorporated, often not Internships Engagement is primarily for the purpose of gaining hands-on experiences to enhance learning of a particular filed of study. Often not linked to academic learning. Field Education/Work Engagement if the work of a community organization related to their academic field of study. Not fully integrated into their current coursework, limited opportunities for reflection.

Service Learning Compared Focus Service Learning Service Learning Community Service Field Education Volunteerism Internship

Understanding Service Learning: An Exercise

Why Do Service Learning?

Why Do Service Learning? Because it… Promotes numerous academic skills: Problem Analysis Critical Thinking Logical Reasoning Detailed Observation Issue Identification Enhances Student Motivation to Learn Student Retention Improves Student Learning Outcomes Encourages Sustainability Civic Engagement