Service-Learning Resources
What is Service-Learning?
Definition: A structured educational activity, program, or curriculum that engages students in service with the community to address identified needs while reinforcing academic achievement to create an activity that changes both the student and the provider. Service Learning includes academic preparation, work activities needed by the community, and structured reflection.
Benefits of Service Learning
- Academic Learning Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Skills (Includes Self-Discovery)
- Understanding Diversity Issues
- Civic and Democratic Participation
- Impact on (Ability/Interest in Solving) Social Problems
- Degree and Career Planning
- Valuable Real World Work Experience
Student Resources
- Service-Learning Explained (pdf 84.41 kB)
- Volunteerism: How to Get Started (PowerPoint) (vnd.ms-powerpoint 685.00 kB)
Faculty Resources
- Service-Learning Explained (pdf 84.41 kB)
- Service-Learning: How to Do It (10 Easy Steps) (pdf 21.08 kB)
- Service-Learning Reflection Activities (pdf 209.92 kB)
- Sample Service-Learning Contract (pdf 110.33 kB)
- Sample Syllabi for Service-Learning Courses
- The Benefits of Service-Learning (PowerPoint) (vnd.ms-powerpoint 1.11 MB)
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