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Service Learning in Action

Service Learning in Action. Dale Hartnett (Dept. of Communication) Mehruz Kamal (Dept. of Computer Science) Jie Zhang (Dept. of Education & Human Development). Definition.

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Service Learning in Action

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  1. Service Learning in Action Dale Hartnett (Dept. of Communication) Mehruz Kamal (Dept. of Computer Science) Jie Zhang (Dept. of Education & Human Development)

  2. Definition Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities (The National and Community Service Act of 1990).

  3. Service Learning Model Community Partner Observe/Inquire Classroom Absorb Reflect Act Individual/groups

  4. Service Learning in… Computer Science & Information Systems

  5. IT THERAPY PROCESS T1: Assessment of Challenges & Plan IT Interventions T0: Baseline Assessment T1 T0 T2: Apply IT Interventions T3: Observe & Reflect on Impact of IT Interventions T2 T3 T4 T4: Impact Assessment

  6. …Winning Strategy • Win-win situation • Students • Hands on experience of working with real-world clients • Enforce skills learned in the classroom • Community businesses • Receive free IT assistance • Establish a platform for sustained IT adoption & use • Appreciation of the College’s initiative to assist the community • The College • Strengthen ties and greater presence

  7. Steps forward… • Service learning course • “IT for Development (IT4D)” • Spring 2012 • Learn concepts in class • Students working in pairs with micro-enterprises • Maintaining journals on lessons in each class & after each session with MC

  8. Service Learning in… Education

  9. Field Experience • Course: EDI 4/514 Methods and Materials in Inclusive Classrooms • Student population • Field experience (FE) components • Course requirements fulfilled in FE • Partnership establishment/maintenance

  10. Benefits ---- for Students • Individualized, meaningful and real experience; • Promotes teamwork , community involvement, and citizenship; • Addresses complex problems in complex settings; • Engages problem-solving in the specific context of service activities and community challenges; • Emphasizes reflective practice within a real-world situation; • Develops leadership (Eyler & Giles, 1999)

  11. Benefits (cont’d) • For Faculty: • Accesses to local schools; • Maintains connections with K-12 practice; • Adds teaching materials: Improves teaching; • Offers collaboration opportunities: teaching, scholarship, & services. • For Community Partners: • Service, economic and social benefits; • Awareness of institutional assets.

  12. Challenges • Commitment, including time • A genuine sense of reciprocity • Clear definitions of roles, goals, activities, and evaluations • Student preparation process • Consistent & accessible communication • Support

  13. Service Learning in… Communication

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