service-learning coordinator americorps*vista member truman state university
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Service-Learning CoordinatorAmeriCorps*VISTA Member
Truman State University
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What is Service-Learning?
A teaching methodology that utilizes community service to help students gain a deeper understanding of course content, acquire new knowledge and engage in civic activity
SERVICE
LEARNING
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A Mutually Beneficial Relationship
SERVICE
LEARNING
Students use information and skills gained in the classroom or as part of a student organization
To complete a sustainable service project For a non-profit or government agency that may not be able to complete the project on their own (limited time, resources, and/or skills)
Students in return learn practical and transformative skills by reflecting on the experience
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An Example
SERVICE
LEARNING
Students in a web design course are learning how to create and manage web pages (add information, graphics, menus, etc.)
As a class project, they must create a web page for a local non-profit organization
The non-profit has minimal web experience, but would really benefit from a functional web page
The students learn Practical Skills: Communication skills by working closely with the
non-profit and explaining to the employees how to update, change, and use the website
The students learn Transformative Skills: More information about the purpose of the non-
profit organization and people they serve Why service is an important lifetime commitment
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Service-Learning Advantage
Co-Curricular Happens outside of the classroom Completed by individuals and student
organizations Helps students:
Plan, document, and evaluate their projects Receive recognition for their service Have educational experiences outside of the
classroom
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Why Service-Learning?
Passive vs. Active Learning Passive: Receive, Memorize, and Generate
Information Example: Studying for a test
Active: Receive and Apply Information; Evaluate the Experience
Example: Implementing and operating a soup kitchen
VS.
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Key Components of Service-Learning
Community Partners Active relationship with a non-profit or
government agency Learning Objectives
A significant and clear connection between the service projects and the class/organization
Reflection Time to consider what was learned from the
experience (diversity, civic engagement, social issues, personal development, etc.)
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Benefits of Service-Learning: Groups, Organizations, and Classes
Engages students: In the Kirksville community and this new endeavor created
by the University In active learning that enhances their educational
experience Makes organizations:
More competitive for future funding (grants) and awards More competitive on the organization’s national level
Provides support from the S-L Coordinator: Organizational, Conceptual, Monetary Connections with community agencies Time for structured reflection
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Benefits of Service-Learning: Academic Enhancement
Useful and transferable skills Organization: From planning and implementing
the project Communication: From working with the
community partners to meet their needs Among many others
“Communication and organization were the skills that were most improved. Never before have I had to stay this organized and in contact with so many
people. This service-learning experience has been the most beneficial experience at TSU in my 8 semesters. It gave me insight to the benefits of
developing community projects, as well as what it’s like to lead people.”
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Benefits of Service-Learning: Academic Enhancement
These skills are important in any academic discipline or future career An important experience for a resume Many employers and graduate schools require
students to have experience in their field
“This service-learning experience directly relates to my academic program of study, because any opportunity to practice Spanish is a growth experience.
More specifically I’m taking an introductory translation/interpretation class. It helped me to have on-site experience. It put all the challenges that we’ve read
and learned about in this class into a new light. I have learned more in this service-learning experience than I have in the class.”
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Benefits of Service-Learning: Civic Engagement
Service-Related Skills Opportunity to connect with and improve the
Kirksville community Increased awareness of local social issues Commitment to service in the future
“As a result of my participation in [Service-Learning], I have definitely decided that I want to create my own project that can positively contribute to
Kirksville’s community and be sustained long after I leave. It was inspiring to see students close to my age make such a tangible impact on the community
in which they live.”
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Benefits of Service-Learning: Personal Growth
Students may develop enhanced skills Critical thinking and problem solving Empathy, personal values, awareness, self-
esteem, social responsibility, etc.
“I did learn a lot from teaching in a classroom, but apparently not as much as I did planning this. It was actually sad that I had never planned anything this
big before, because I feel like I can go through life a lot better now that I have been through this.…There were a couple of times where communication fell
through, but I learned how to better communicate my ideas and it really helped me with getting things together for this summer and for my upcoming
internship.”
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How to Get Involved
Contact the Service-Learning Coordinator The S-L Coordinator will assist you throughout
this entire process Create and implement the service project
Establish a community partner and learning objectives
Complete the project Complete all the necessary documentation
Implement the proper reflection activity
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Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 660-785-7753
Office The Center for Teaching and Learning Pickler Memorial Library, Room 204C