Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Service Learning: An Introduction

Published byGert Kohl Modified over 5 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Service Learning: An Introduction"— Presentation transcript:

1 Service Learning: An Introduction

2 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.

3

4 What is Service Learning?
BwW2mk

5 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.

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

7 Understanding Service Learning: An Exercise

8 Why Do Service Learning?

9 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

Download ppt "Service Learning: An Introduction"

Similar presentations

Learning through Service Community Service-Learning at the University of Guelph Cheryl Rose, CSL Specialist, Student Life Executive Director, Canadian.

Learning through Service Community Service-Learning at the University of Guelph Cheryl Rose, CSL Specialist, Student Life Executive Director, Canadian.
The Nuts and Bolts of Aligning Service-Learning with Content Standards Presented by Lisa Guilfoile Education Commission of the States Lori Gonzalez and.

The Nuts and Bolts of Aligning Service-Learning with Content Standards Presented by Lisa Guilfoile Education Commission of the States Lori Gonzalez and.
An Overview of Service Learning: Building Bridges, Making Connections

An Overview of Service Learning: Building Bridges, Making Connections
What is Service Learning OSU-OKC. National Commission on Service-Learning “…a teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with academic.

What is Service Learning OSU-OKC. National Commission on Service-Learning “…a teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with academic.
Community Service. Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to.

Community Service. Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to.
Service Learning Joe Bandy Center for Teaching Vanderbilt University.

Service Learning Joe Bandy Center for Teaching Vanderbilt University.
What Is Service-Learning? Community Service-Learning Rich Harris, Director Wilson Hall 201 568-3463

What Is Service-Learning? Community Service-Learning Rich Harris, Director Wilson Hall
CITLA’s Annual Winter Workshop Using Service-Learning to Enhance the Student Experience Rhode Island Campus Compact & Norwalk Community College.

CITLA’s Annual Winter Workshop Using Service-Learning to Enhance the Student Experience Rhode Island Campus Compact & Norwalk Community College.
Integrating Service-Learning in Teaching and Professional Development Chris Fiorentino, Director Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and.

Integrating Service-Learning in Teaching and Professional Development Chris Fiorentino, Director Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and.
Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning
Introduction to Service Learning. What is Service-Learning? Many definitions: “A form of experiential education in which students engage in activities.

Introduction to Service Learning. What is Service-Learning? Many definitions: “A form of experiential education in which students engage in activities.
Course Attributes 4/24/2013 or: “SHNIRT for UCUAADA”

Course Attributes 4/24/2013 or: “SHNIRT for UCUAADA”
Strategic Planning and the NCA Special Emphasis A Focus on Community Engagement and Experiential Learning.

Strategic Planning and the NCA Special Emphasis A Focus on Community Engagement and Experiential Learning.
Demarco Brown.  Service-learning is a type of Experiential Education that combines and pursues both Academic Achievement and community service in a seamless.

Demarco Brown.  Service-learning is a type of Experiential Education that combines and pursues both Academic Achievement and community service in a seamless.
Tiffany Sims Oakland University Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Academic Service Learning.

Tiffany Sims Oakland University Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Academic Service Learning.
An Introduction To Service- Learning Office of Community Service 2129 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 Phone: (202) 994-5493

An Introduction To Service- Learning Office of Community Service 2129 G Street, NW Washington, DC Phone: (202)
Service Learning: An Introduction. What is Service Learning? Service Learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical.

Service Learning: An Introduction. What is Service Learning? Service Learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical.
COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS The Community Pediatrics Training Program Committed to partnering with families and communities.

COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS The Community Pediatrics Training Program Committed to partnering with families and communities.
 Presented by Molly Ayers September 18, 2013. The Office of Community Engagement at Eastern Washington University connects the university to the wider.

 Presented by Molly Ayers September 18, The Office of Community Engagement at Eastern Washington University connects the university to the wider.
EVIDENCE THAT CONSTITUTE A “GOOD PRACTICE IN THE EVALUATION OF POLICIES Education Commission of the States National Center for Learning and Citizenship.

EVIDENCE THAT CONSTITUTE A “GOOD PRACTICE IN THE EVALUATION OF POLICIES Education Commission of the States National Center for Learning and Citizenship.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google