Course ID: | ALDR 3810S. 4 hours. |
Course Title: | Scotland: Youth Engagement in Agriculture |
Course Description: | A study abroad course focusing on issues related to educational curriculum development and delivery in a global setting. Students engage in experiential learning experiences and service-learning opportunities in Dumfries, Scotland. |
Oasis Title: | Scotland Youth Engagement |
Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester
that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or
teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives.
The
course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical tool for
teaching course objectives. Students will work on a
comprehensive
project(s) and may be required to spend considerable time
outside
the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning
component for approximately 75-100% of overall instructional
time. |
Corequisite: | ALDR 3800S |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | At the completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
1. Apply leadership and change theory and practice in a volunteer/service capacity;
2. Orchestrate service-learning projects in the US and Scotland using agricultural and environmental education principles as a guiding light;
3. Use needs assessment findings to develop a lesson to be taught to primary students;
4. Experience the many facets of planning, implementing, and evaluating an International service-related project through team teaching;
5. Compare teaching and learning in the formal and non-formal environments; and
6. Compare teaching and learning processes in the United States and Scotland. |
Topical Outline: | Implement service-learning activities in Dumfries to meet
program objectives and address issues identified from needs
assessment study(s) conducted as part of Scotland Service-
Learning Project: Addressing Food Insecurity Issues. Conduct a
qualitative research project with local project volunteers and
community members being served. Reflect on experiences using a
Reflective Field Journal. |