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Service-LearningService-Learning

BuildBuilding Future LeadLeaders and StrengthStrengthening

Communities

Through ServiceService

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What is Service-Learning?What is Service-Learning?

Links academic instruction with hands on learning experiences in the your community

Service meets a real need within the community and emphasizes curriculum being taught in class

Provokes in-depth reflection on the service

Promotes and encourages cross-cultural awareness and civic responsibility

Why is Service-Learning Why is Service-Learning Important?Important?

All CSU and UC have Service-Learning• 23 State Colleges• 10 State Universities• Universities and colleges across the country

Service-Learning helps students…• Learn about themselves and their relationship to

the community around them• Engage with real-world problems• Become "part of the solution” in the community

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Traditional vs. Service-Traditional vs. Service-LearningLearning

Traditional Course Traditional Course Cognitive, passive Learn, so one can do Homogenous Predictable Not Reflective of real

world Outcome = Grade No connection to

community

Service-Learning Service-Learning CourseCourse Experiential, active Do, so one can learn Diverse populations Unpredictable Real world issues Outcome = Grade &

Ownership Service Ethics & Citizenship

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ReflectionReflection

Connects the service experience with in-class learning

objectives

Develops critical thinking skills in and out of the classroom

environment

Provides a better understanding community service and societal

problems

Strengthen interest in civic literacy and improve citizenship

skills

Fosters awareness and appreciation for diversity

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Reflection AssignmentsReflection Assignments

Journals Reflective Essays Directed Writing Experiential Research

Paper E-mail Discussion Groups Ethical Case Studies Portfolios Personal Narrative Class Presentations Photo Essay Structured Class

Discussion

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Benefits for StudentsBenefits for Students

Links coursework to real world experience by doing

Enhances learning and increases retention

Develops critical thinking and problem solving skills

Explore career opportunities in various fields

Enhances resume, college and scholarship

applications

Earn course credit while gaining job skills

Make difference in community

Benefits for StudentsBenefits for Students

Enhances self-esteem, confidence, and leadership

skills

Encourages cross-cultural awareness & diversity

Promotes community involvement and civic

responsibility

Qualify for International Service-Learning Scholarships

Possible to use Service-Learning to substitute exams,

quizzes, research papers, or earn extra credit

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Service-Learning @ EVCService-Learning @ EVC

15-20 Faculty members per semesterCourse Disciplines

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History Library Studies Math Psychology Sociology Spanish Social Science Vietnamese

Art Biology Communication Studies Education English Environmental

Sciences Ethnic Studies Guidance

How To Get StartedHow To Get Started

Find out Instructor’s requirements

Select agency of interest from Community Partner’s

Directory or Partner’s by Discipline flyer

Contact Agency

Start Service and Record hours

Assume Responsibility

Reflection

Evaluate

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ServLearn FormsServLearn Forms

1.1. Student EnrollmentStudent Enrollment

2.2. Hold Harmless AgreementHold Harmless Agreement

3.3. Service AgreementService Agreement

4.4. Service LogService Log

5.5. Supervisor Evaluation Supervisor Evaluation

6.6. Student EvaluationStudent Evaluation

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DEADLINES!DEADLINES!

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EVC Service-LearningEVC Service-Learning

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Contact InformationContact Information

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Center for Service-Learning & Public ServiceEvergreen Valley College (RD-216)

Email: evcservicelearning@evc.eduWebsite: www.evc.edu/service_learning

Phone: (408) 223-6770Fax: (408) 270-0158