H02: Service-Learning (Hungry Minds)

In this session you will be introduced to the experience-based learning approach outlining the relevance of action and reflection for academic teaching and learning. One common approach of experiential learning is service-learning (SL) that combines students community service action with academic learning. It focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. We will start with a general description of the SL-approach. We continues with some practical examples.

Things we cover in this session

Overview of experience-based learning in context to Service Learning, citizen science and portfolio

Relevance of acting and reflecting

Discussing goals, chances and challenges of Service Learning

Focusing practical examples

Things you need for this session

W02-1: Conceptualizing a Service Learning project

Things to take home from this session

At the end of this session you should

understand the relevance of acting and reflecting in higher education didactics

know the learning method Service Learning in context to your own field of study and research.

Slides

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Hungry Minds

If you are interested in learning more about the topic of feedback in higher education institutions, you should visit these additional knowledge sources:

Reflection in Service Learning

Service-Learning as Social Change: Does Higher Education Have a Larger Purpose? see Volume 7, Number 1 - Fall 2014

Service Learning: Real-Life Applications for Learning

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