What is Serivce 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." (Learn and Serve Clearinghouse)
Moving beyond the campus walls of Hawaii Pacific University to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to real community needs gives students an opportunity to help their community while gaining real world experience.
Elements of service learning:
- Community involvement
- Course work
- Reflection
Types of Serivce Learning
Service learning can take serveral different forms. The table below lists the possible models and gives examples of each.
|
Model |
Example |
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“Pure” Service Learning |
Service Learning 101 |
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Discipline Based Service Learning |
Service Learning for Elementary Education |
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Problem Based Service Learning |
Needs assessment for elderly home and project to meet this need |
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Capstone Courses |
Final year course or thesis project that incorporates service learning |
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Service Internship |
20 hr/wk internship at homeless drop-in shelter with reflection |
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Community-based Action Research |
Independent research study for community organization |
