1 Economics in the Real World Service Learning in Macro Principles Courses Dr. Donna K. Fisher Landon Latham Georgia Southern University November 8, 2012
2 Agenda Service Learning Overview Logistics & Planning Reflection Results Challenges Q&A
3 Service Learning Overview Experiential vs Service Learning Volunteerism vs Service Learning Learn in Classroom Service … to the community See it in the real world REFLECTION
4 Logistics & Planning Service Learning Facilitator Meaningful Experience with community partners –Alternate assignment to identify projects Coordination with community partners Administrivia
5 Reflection Instrument used In class discussion
6 Reflection Results
7 Challenges Learning Curve Lots of coordination Moved Scheduling Monitoring participation
8 Phase 2 Signupgenius.com Second experience
9 Q&A