Experiential Learning in Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College ( ) by Natalie Wong 15 April 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 Create activity connectedness and facilitate multiple learning outcomes

Healthy Living Cultural Engagement/ English Enhancement Global Citizenship Leadership & Service HFPJC’s ‘Integrated’ Experiential Learning Education Model Eco- Community Interest Group Innovative Business Project * Healthy Living Products Oil Painting workshops Charity Bazaar Children’s Book Project Interpersonal Relations & Teamwork Learning Camp at Kadoorie Farm Recycling workshops DIY Skin Care workshops Librarians, Mentors, Tutors Voluntary Teaching Educational TV Project Academic Support Program Filmmaking workshops Artist/Writer- in-residence program Translation Group Student Ambassadors 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 Interpersonal Relations & Teamwork

The HFPJC’s Approach to Experiential Learning since Emphasize post-activity reflections and sharing sessions

The HFPJC’s Approach to Experiential Learning since Guide students to turn their observations, initiatives and actions into sustainable solutions to problems Value equally academic knowledge, creativity, planning and problem solving skills

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