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Service-Learning FAQ. www.uidaho.edu/servicelearning. What is Service-Learning?. Service-Learning is a teaching method under which students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that : Meets a need in the community;
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Service-Learning FAQ www.uidaho.edu/servicelearning
What is Service-Learning? Service-Learning isa teaching method under which students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that: • Meets a need in the community; • Relates to each student’s course work; • Involves reflection on the student’s part; • Creates a bridge between the university and the communities around it.
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Service-Learning at UI • The University of Idaho values engaged learning and has made outreach and engagement a central part of its mission and strategic plan. • The Service-Learning Center plays a central role in achieving the university’s mission to integrate outreach with teaching, research, and creative activity to solve real-world problems, while providing transformational experiences for learners.
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Survey says…. • Community • = a group of people who share a collective identity and often a shared locale. • Community partner/agency • = client • Community work • = project work • “My community” • = all of the above
Concluding Thoughts Your opinion counts. Share your questions and ideas with us! • Service-Learning Center, Commons 330 • E-mail: servicelearning@uidaho.edu • Phone: 208-885-7183