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General Service Learning Questions
What is Service Learning?
"Service Learning is a teaching method which combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. Service learning programs involve students in organized community service that addresses local needs, while developing their academic skills, sense of civic responsibility, and commitment to the community." - Community College National Center for Community Engagement. |
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Why would I benefit from doing Service-Learning?
Each course with a Service Learning component will offer students a grade-related incentive for doing service. Some instructors offer extra credit on your final grade; others will accept Service Learning work in lieu of a paper or class project. Research data shows that students involved in service learn more in their courses, make better grades, and have a higher course completion rate. Service learning also offers students a chance to do career exploration and networking. Students often report a strong sense of satisfaction about their service to people in the community. |
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