Psychology of the elderly Fall 2010

What is Service-Learning? Service-Learning is a teaching/learning method which is rapidly gaining popularity in schools and colleges across the country. When you enroll in a Service-Learning course at PCC, it means the professor has agreed to include a service option or requirement in the course. Instead of writing a research paper or taking an exam, you will perform community service and then relate that service to the course material in a written report, presentation, or other method of reflection of the instructor's choosing. The amount of time required for this option is entirely up to the professor and, therefore, will vary from course to course. Why Service-Learning?

 Opportunity to get involved with their communities  Use classroom learning to solve real-life problems.  Become a good citizen  ( service_learning/index.asp). service_learning/index.asp

 Course objectives directly linked to experiential learning.  Use theories and concepts to explain  Analyze own biases, stereotypes, norms with regard to elderly p  Observe and explain elderly behaviors, memory, health, happiness, etc.  Satisfy UHD mission to “promotes civic responsibility and applies its intellectual capital and talent to benefit the larger community” ( Strategic Plan, 2008, p. 10).

1 Identify the activity and the organization from the list Due dates (Thursdays)Assignments 2 Select one non-profit organization, contact the volunteer coordinator and visit them. September 30, 2010Submit copy of signed Service Learning Agreement Form with organization. See course content folder labeled “forms”. Decide what you’re going to do for your service learning activity, have the contact person sign the Service Learning Agreement. 3 Reflections #1: Journal detailing your serving learning activity October 14, 2010Submit Reflection #1 (BB/Vista assignments) 4 Reflections #2: Journal detailing your serving learning activity October 28, 2010Submit Reflection #2 (BB/Vista assignments) 5 Reflections #3: Journal detailing your serving learning activity November 11, 2010Submit Reflection #3 (BB/Vista assignments) 6 Power Point PresentationDecember 2, 2010Upload your power point presentation for everyone to see and comment on.

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