Service-Learning
is a method of teaching and learning that integrates community
service activities into academic curricula and expands the
learning of students from the classroom to the community.
Benefits of Service-Learning
Faculty
It combines teaching with service-learning making learning more realistic and relevant by extending the boundaries of the classroom.
Students will learn the course content in a real-world context.
The students contribute observations from service-learning experiences into class discussions, offering a new perspective.
The students make reflective comparisons between academic course work and service activities.
Students gain new perspectives on civic engagement and democracy.
Community
Partnerships with service-learning classes bring
additional resources, energy, new ideas, and positive challenges
to the community.
Partnerships will increase awareness and recognition
of partnering community organizations.
It allows students to be involved citizens. It combines teaching with service-learning making learning more realistic and relevant. The students contribute observations from service-learning experiences into class discussions, offering a new perspective.
The students make reflective comparisons between academic course work and service activities.
Service-learning strengthens interpersonal growth and communication skills. Students gain new perspectives on civic engagement and democracy.
