Student Service-Learning

          

Your instructor gives you an option to participate in a service-learning project. Where do you start? What do you do?

 

Start with the SELV-IC Student Handbook for:

• a better understanding of service-learning,
• the benefits of service activity and,
• important guidelines for you to observe while engaged in service to community.

 

Prior to service be sure to complete a Service-learning Contract and Waiver and return the form to your instructor.

 

 

 

Service-learning differs from volunteering as it requires significant reflection before, during and after service activity.

 

Reflection is a REQUIRED COMPONENT in service-learning activities. Students can complete online reflections using the Reflection Pool.

 

 

1. Choose your Reflection Pool from the following:

o       Knowledge of Community – Civic Responsibility

o       My World is Our World – Ethical Awareness

o       Real World Skills – Professional Competence

o       Service-Learning is… - Lifelong Learning

o       I can make a difference! – Critical Thinking

 

2. Answer pre-reflection question(s) before starting service.

There are no right or wrong answers, nor a required length for answers. However, we strongly recommended thoughtful consideration before your service, during and after completion.

3. Complete service and answer post reflection question(s).

 

**Click here for more information on service-learning and reflection.