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Service Learning in Action. Dale Hartnett (Dept. of Communication) Mehruz Kamal (Dept. of Computer Science) Jie Zhang (Dept. of Education & Human Development). Definition. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Service Learning in Action
Dale Hartnett (Dept. of Communication)
Mehruz Kamal (Dept. of Computer Science)
Jie Zhang (Dept. of Education & Human
Development)
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).
Absorb Reflect
Act
Observe/Inquire
Community Partner
Classroom
Individual/groups
Service Learning Model
IT THERAPY PROCESS
T0
T4
T1
T2T3
T0: Baseline Assessment
T1: Assessment of Challenges & Plan IT Interventions
T2: Apply IT Interventions
T3: Observe & Reflect on Impact of IT Interventions
T4: Impact Assessment
…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
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
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
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)
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.
Commitment, including time A genuine sense of reciprocity Clear definitions of roles, goals,
activities, and evaluations Student preparation process Consistent & accessible communication Support
Challenges
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