Course Description

History, rationale, research, methodology, and outcomes of service learning. Students will conceptualize, plan, and participate in a service learning project. Emphasis is on how service can be incorporated into curriculum with a primary focus on learning.

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Athena Title

Service-Learning

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Non-Traditional Format

The course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical tool for teaching course objectives. Students will work on a comprehensive service-learning project that employs skills and knowledge learned in the course. Students will 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.

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

Students will understand the concept of Service Learning, including related social, community, and learning concepts. Students will develop and carry out a Service Learning project.

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Topical Outline

History, Definitions, Benefits School, Community Needs, Stakeholders, Resources Research, Academics, Assessment, Standards, Goals Curriculum, Curriculum Integration, Citizenship Reflection, Motivation, Empowerment Experiences, Documentation, Liability, Public Relations, Professional Development Models, Action Plans, Funding, Logistics, Challenges/Problems

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