ANTHONY MICHAELIDES
KIM ARREDONDO
WHAT IS SERVICE-LEARNING?
• Service-learning is a teaching and
learning strategy that integrates
meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection, to enrich
the learning experience, teach civic
responsibility, and strengthen
communities
WHAT IS SERVICE-LEARNING (CONT.)
• Hands-on approach to teaching and
learning
• Connects the classroom to the needs of the
community
• Allows students to take control of their
learning experience
• Allows for structured reflection to integrate
study and service
Five “C’s” OF SERVICE-LEARNING
• Course of study
• Civic responsibility/Community need
• Connects the course with the community
need
• Critical thinking/Reflection
• Clarification of career-related information
DEFINITIONS
Volunteer - An activity or service that involves spending
time doing something that benefits someone else, the
community or the environment.
Unpaid Internship – Directed, practical work experience in
which students sharpen skills, gain experience and get
a taste of a specific career area
Service-Learning – Hands-on experience with a connection
to academics, and involves critical thinking through
reflection
WHAT IS REFLECTION
Reflection is the process of deriving meaning and
knowledge from experience, and occurs before, during,
and after a Service-Learning project. Effective reflection
engages both teachers and students in a thoughtprovoking process that consciously connects learning
with experience
REFLECTION FORMATS:
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Journaling
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Essay
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Presentation
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Project
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
• Stronger connection to coursework and community
• Networking
• Reinforces work-related skills:
 Communication
 Teamwork
 Planning/organization
 Etc.
• Provides structure/deadlines
• Student Development Transcript/Certificate of Completion
• Career Exploration
• Resume Builder
BENEFITS FOR FACULTY
- Better understanding of academics
We remember 10% of what we hear
15% of what we see
20% of what we hear and see
60% of what we do
80% of what is done actively with reflection (Service-Learning)
90% of what we teach others
- More engaged students (retention)
- Alternative Assignment/Extra Credit
Research conducted by Gary Phillips, reported in H.C. Silcox (1993) A How to Guide to Reflection: Adding Cognitive Learning to Community Service
Programs. Philadelphia, PA: Brighton Press
PROCESS AT COC
Faculty member signs up
We set up your own page
Agencies are selected
Hour requirement determined (10, 15, etc.)
Weight of the assignment (extra credit,
requirement of course, etc.)
• Reflection assignment determined
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EVENTS - PARTICIPATION
• Non-Profit Fair – Fall Semester
• Non-Profit Luncheon – Spring
Semester
• Video
• Reflection Workshop
INTERESTED? QUESTIONS?
• Contact our office at 362-3231
• Contact Kim at ext. 3729
• Contact Anthony at ext. 3253
Thank You