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Service learning project

Service learning project. Soyeon Cho Human services dept. Project: navigating the community. HUS 1101: Introduction to Human Services PROJECT. Project process: part 1 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT. Navigate and identify pressing issues in a community by Researching zipcode Reading newspapers

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Service learning project

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  1. Service learning project Soyeon Cho Human services dept.

  2. Project: navigating the community • HUS 1101: Introduction to Human Services • PROJECT

  3. Project process: part 1COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT • Navigate and identify pressing issues in a community by • Researching zipcode • Reading newspapers • Navigating websites • Assignment 1 • Write a paper on community assessment (3 pages) • The paper must include demographics (statistics) of the community and frequent issues talked about on the media. • Choose one issue that a group wants to investigate further and provide a rationale of choosing the issue

  4. Project process: part 2navigate an agency • Choose a local community based agency which targets the identified issue • Research the agency through visiting its website, getting a broacher, and etc. • Visit the agency and request to speak with a Human Services professional worker. • Have a discussion with the professional on the following topics: • Mission, structure, and funding sources of the agency • Recipients of services • Challenges in the agency • Interview clients on their satisfaction regarding the services.

  5. Project process: part 2navigate an agency (Cont’d) • Assignment 2: • Develop a client satisfaction survey • Assignment 3: • Analyze the information on the agency • Analyze the client survey and analyze if the agency is providing adequate services to its target population • Write a paper (3-4 pages) • Paper must also include suggestions for the agency

  6. Project part 3: presentation • Have students write a formal invitation letter to the person in the agency for the presentation • Students will make a presentation to their classmates as well as the representatives from the agencies.

  7. High impact learning: • Openlab • Throughout the project, each student must post reflection paragraphs on the openlab. • Other students must respond to each other’s posts. • Community based collaborative assignment

  8. Gen ed learning goals and Assessment GOALS Rubric assessment Peer-Evaluation assessment Presentation assessment Assessment on ethics regarding internet use • Students will demonstrate the knowledge on the roles of the human services professionals. • Students will learn the different settings for human services practice. • Students will demonstrate the knowledge on the interdependence of individuals, groups, and communities. • Students will be able to assess agency strengths and challenges. • Student will be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

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