Introduction to Service Learning
- 1. Communication Skill and Academic Writing SEEZA FRANKLIN SEEZA FRANKLIN M.Ed. Sem IV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- 2. Introduction to Service Learning : Concept of Service Learning ( Meaning Definition and Objectives)
- 8. What is Service-Learning? Many definitions: • “A form of experiential education in which students engage in activities that address human and community needs together with structured opportunities intentionally designed to promote student learning and development.” » Jacoby, 1996
- 9. • Any carefully monitored service experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he or she is learning throughout the experience » National Society for Experiential Education
- 10. • “Service Learning is an educational approach that links academic learning with community service to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and build stronger communities.” »NCERT (INDIA)
- 11. UNESCO • “Service Learning involves students in activities that address local needs while developing their academic skills and commitment to their communities”
- 12. Service and Learning Typology Sygmon, 1994 Service-LEARNINGLearning goals primary Service outcomes secondary SERVICE-learning Service outcomes primary Learning goals secondary service learning Service and learning goals completely separate SERVICE-LEARNING Service and learning goals of equal weight Each enhances other for all participants
- 13. Experiential Learning Continuum SERVICE-LEARNING FIELD EDUCATION COMM. SERVICE INTERNSHIP VOLUNTEERISM Who is BENEFITTING? What is the main FOCUS? Provider Learning Recipient Service Adapted from Furco, 1996
- 14. Volunteerism • Primary emphasis on service provided • Primary beneficiary is service recipient • “inherently altruistic”
- 15. Community Service • Primary focus on service provided • May involve more structure than volunteerism • As service becomes integrated with formal course work, moves closer to center of continuum
- 16. Internships • Student the primary beneficiary • Focus on student learning – Goal is to acquire skills and knowledge
- 17. Field Education • Service activities related to but not fully integrated into academics • Focus on maximizing student learning
- 18. Service Learning • Equal benefit to provider and recipient of service • Equal focus on service and learning • Must have academic context that ensures – Service enhances learning – Learning enhances service
- 19. Examples: What might each look like? • Volunteer at hospital • Internship at hospital • Service learning at hospital
- 20. “Reciprocity” • Equal benefit and investment • Every individual, organization, and entity involved functions as both teacher and learner •(From: http://www.compact.org/aboutcc/glossary/glossary.html#reciprocity)
- 21. Service learning courses • integrate service and academic course content – each significantly informs and enhances the other • involve planned benefits for community partner and students • service addresses a need and follows processes that are mutually agreed upon by partner agency and instructor • actively guide and support students in critical reflection regarding integration of service and academic course content
- 22. Structured Reflection (Critical Analysis) • Connects the experience to the coursework • Provides opportunity for students to share project progress and concerns on ongoing basis • Facilitates exchange of relevant information between students, instructor and community • Provides safe space for grappling with emotions that arise from service experience • http://www.compact.org/disciplines/reflection/faq/structured-part2.html
- 23. Benefits of Service Learning For the Community • Enhances positive relationships with the college • Provides awareness-building of community issues, agencies, and constituents • Contributes to positive exposure in the community • May help to secure outside funding
- 24. For the Institution • Facilitates teaching, research, and program development • Increases institution’s awareness of societal issues as they relate to academic areas of interest • Engages faculty and students in local and state community issues • Provides opportunities to extend College’s knowledge and resources
- 25. For the Student • Applies concepts from the classroom to your service • Provides platforms to analyze and discuss civic values • Increases your sense analytical skills • Develops meaningful involvement with the local community
- 26. OBJECTIVES To Connect Classroom Learning with Real-Life Experience To Promote Social Responsibility To Develop Moral and Ethical Values To Encourage Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- 27. OBJECTIVES To Build Teamwork and Leadership Skills To Strengthen Emotional and Social Development To Encourage Lifelong Learning To Support Personal Reflection
- 28. Conclusion : • service learning is important because it connects student learning in the classroom with real-world experiences in the community. Students who participate in it are more deeply engaged in their local communities, gain practical skills, develop their career and personal interests, and are usually more engaged citizens. • At a societal level, it is important for people to be involved and aware of their communities so they can assist each other and be more conscientious individuals. Creating opportunities for young people increases their involvement. • Finally, it instills the habit of performing a service for others. Students who engage early on often continue service work for the rest of their lives.
- 29. Reference • https://servelearn.co/blog/10-creative-service -learning-projects-to-inspire-your-students/ • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service-learning • https://www.elmhurst.edu/blog/what-is-servi ce-learning/ • http://www.compact.org/disciplines/ reflection/faq/structured-part2.html