Service Learning
A teaching method
It engages young people in solving problems with their schools and communities as part of their academic studies
Master curriculum content by studying theory in school and applying it in society (community service)
Service Learning - Characteristics
Learning through variety of experiences
Listening, Reading, writing, speaking and working in groups and individually
Develops intangibles like empathy, personal values, beliefs, awareness, self esteem, self confidence, social responsibility and caring for others
Service strengthens learning and vise versa
Credit is awarded for college learning and not for service hours
Service Learning - Goals
Connect theory with practice; thought with action
To meet unmet community needs
Develop students to care others
Realize importance of academic subjects to real world
Develop relation among students, faculty and the community
Enhance civic skill of students
Expose societal problems and empower students to remedy them
Provide cross-cultural relationship
Prepare for career/continuing education
Tool for retention
Help students to know how to get things done
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