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French Service Learning

French Service Learning. What is service learning? Work placement Credit bearing Integral part of a degree programme. French Service Learning. Voluntary sector Private sector Public sector Within the host university itself. French Service Learning. Aims

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French Service Learning

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  1. French Service Learning What is service learning? • Work placement • Credit bearing • Integral part of a degree programme

  2. French Service Learning • Voluntary sector • Private sector • Public sector • Within the host university itself

  3. French Service Learning Aims • To enable students to relate knowledge and theory to practice • To provide an awareness of career opportunities • To provide experience for future career opportunities • To have a positive impact on student employability

  4. French Service Learning The syllabus • Varies depending on type of placement • Some elements common to all placements, eg training on: • Role of the volunteer • Volunteer expectations and obligations including placement agreements and codes of practice • Professional boundaries and confidentiality • Issues of health and safety

  5. French Service Learning Hours of attendance • Mutually agreed between student, organisation and the course convener • 100 hours per 10 credits

  6. French Service Learning Documentation • Service Learning Agreement • Insurance • CRB (criminal records bureau) check

  7. French Service Learning Support • StudyZone • Tutorials • Email communication

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  10. French Service Learning Learning Outcomes (1) • Improved skills in communication, presentation and interaction • The ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team • Mediating skills and qualities of empathy • Analytical and problem-solving skills • The ability to work autonomously manifested in self-direction, self-discipline and time-management

  11. French Service Learning Learning outcomes (2) • Increased intercultural competence • An ability to use language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and audiences • The ability to summarize concisely their learning experience

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  13. French Service Learning Documentation pack consisting of: • Module description template • Standard placement agreement • Volunteering guidelines • Health and safety documentation • Advice on effective use of StudyZone • Procedures for obtaining CRB check

  14. French Service Learning Placement database • Placements within the university listing: • Contact details • Suitable for which programme(s) • Timescale for placement • Brief details of placement

  15. French Service Learning Database of potential placements outside the university • Name of company • Location of placement • Description of placement • Timescale

  16. French Service Learning Case Study 1 Translation of the Roehampton University ePDP into French. • A team project • A long-term project (3 years +)

  17. French Service Learning Case Study 2 Creation of La Société Française involving • Organising events • Setting up a networking site

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  20. French Service Learning Some student comments: • I have personally learnt a lot from this project […]. I have learned to become more organised […] I have learned skills which I will be able to use in the future (ePDP Translation Project) • I am exceedingly happy to have been able to enjoy this […] experience and I hope many other students will do the same after me as it is a very good opportunity to get an insight of working life in a secure environment (teaching assistant)

  21. French Service Learning • This module enabled me to acquire and develop a vast range of skills (ePDP Translation Project) • It was a great venture, full of unexpected events and […] I am very grateful for having been part of it (ePDP Translation Project) • I would warmly recommend this module to all students as it’s an excellent thing to have on your CV (research and translation assistant)

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