To be an effective and meaningful learning method,
the following essential elements should be incorporated
into the service-learning experience:
GOAL
SETTING
Students, in partnership with their placement
site supervisor, establish goals and specific
objectives in relation to their placement site
service and their classroom requirements.
RECIPROCITY
Service and learning are beneficial for BOTH students
and the community. There is reciprocity between
the server and those served.
REFLECTION
Students are required to engage in reflection activities,
through written journal writings and oral presentation
about their experiences.
DOCUMENTATION
Students are required to document service hours.
Faculty will document activities conducted and contacts
made.
EVALUATION
Service-learning experiences are evaluated by students
and the community agency to provide valuable feedback
to improve and strengthen service-learning opportunities.
MEANINGFUL
SERVICE
Service provided will meet actual community needs
and will be challenging to students in order to
increase their community awareness and enhance their
critical thinking and learning.
Adapted
from the VA-COOL Handbook.
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