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Page 1: Service Learning: An Introduction. What is Service Learning? Service Learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical

Service Learning:Service Learning:An IntroductionAn Introduction

Page 2: Service Learning: An Introduction. What is Service Learning? Service Learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical

What is Service Learning?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.

Page 3: Service Learning: An Introduction. What is Service Learning? Service Learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical
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What is Service Learning?What is Service Learning?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTAfHBwW2mk

Page 5: Service Learning: An Introduction. What is Service Learning? Service Learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical

Service Learning is Different Service Learning is Different From: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.

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Service Learning Service Learning ComparedComparedFocus

ServiceLearning

Service LearningCommunity Service Field Education

Volunteerism Internship

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Understanding Service Understanding Service Learning:Learning:An ExerciseAn Exercise

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Why Do Service Learning?Why Do Service Learning?

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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