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Inspiring Global Change Through Service Learning

Discover the power of service learning to enrich academic study, nurture civic responsibility, and transform communities through impactful experiences. Explore case studies, educational opportunities, and the role of faculty in facilitating transformative learning journeys. Witness student testimonials on how international service experiences have shaped their perspectives and fueled their commitment to creating positive change worldwide.

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Inspiring Global Change Through Service Learning

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  1. Inspire a world of good?

  2. SERVICE LEARNING AND International Experiences Lauren Thorman, Center for International Programs and Partnerships

  3. WHY SERVICE LEARNING?

  4. Prior Experience • Family activities • Participation in clubs • Membership in communities • Volunteer work • Local Politics • Voting

  5. definition A teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.

  6. Impact of service learning • Higher GPA • Writing and oral communication skills • Analytical thinking skills • Commitment to community • Leadership • Career impact

  7. New orleans, louisiana - 2005

  8. Course activities • Individual Learning • Media Images • Small Groups • Book analysis • Develop and research a topic • Set up an interview in NoLa • Final Papers and Projects • Express your learning in any media you choose: Photographs, video, poetry, etc.

  9. Faculty role Teachers teach and learn with students by creating new knowledge in the group

  10. Transformative learning “ I feel that this week is going to open my eyes even more about the injustices that these people faced. I have a feeling that New Orleans will reshape the way I view many things.” “I’ve learned a lot about the strength of community and family, which I see in Boston now that I am looking for it.”

  11. InternationalSERVICE LEARNING

  12. History and commitment • 2005: 5 students and 2 faculty travel to Guatemala • 2014: 65 students and 14 faculty travel to 10 countries

  13. South africa: history, culture, and human services

  14. Northern ireland: how early childhood programs help children heal

  15. Tropical ecology in belize

  16. Partners new and renewed: guatemala, scandinavia, west africa, and beyond…

  17. International opportunities abound • Semester Study Abroad • Summer Internships • Volunteer Opportunities • Presidential International Visiting Scholars • International Education Week • Fulbright and Other Scholarships • Master’s in International Teaching • Peace Corps

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