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.
Athena Title
Scotland Youth Engagement
Non-Traditional 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)
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.
Syllabus