Service Learning Component (Optional)
"Service learning is a form of experiential education in which students
engage in activities that address human and community needs (defined by the
community) together with structured opportunities intentionally designed to
promote student learning and development. Reflection and reciprocity are key
concepts of service-learning." Barbara Jacoby, 1996.
This class gives you the opportunity to do Service
Learning by participating in several different programs. If you choose this
option, a Service Learning
designation will appear on your transcript. Service Learning credit requires
approximately 15-20 hours of work. Opportunities this semester include
* tutoring Native American students at the UI Native American Student
Center
* becoming a pen pal with a student at Lakeside High School on the Coeur
d'Alene Reservation
* assisting with the UI Native American Student Centers educational
conference (November)
* other programs/events with relevance to the
course.
As part of your Service Learning experience you'll write a
Reflective Essay illustrating
what meaning you gained from the experience as connected to our course.
If you
participate in the SL component of the course your Final Project Paper will be
5-6 pages in length, rather than 10-12 pages.
More details to come . . .