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Service-Learning

Service-Learning. Service-Learning. 1. Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education (MCSLHE) 2. My experiences doing service-learning in the classroom 3. My experiences as DSU’s representative to the MCSLHE

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Service-Learning

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  1. Service-Learning

  2. Service-Learning • 1. Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education (MCSLHE) • 2. My experiences doing service-learning in the classroom • 3. My experiences as DSU’s representative to the MCSLHE • 4. Opportunities for faculty and staff for exploring and learning more about service learning

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  4. 1. MCSLHE • http://themidwestconsortium.googlepages.com/ • Free to belong to the Consortium • Requirements: • Have a representative • Must attend at least two meetings a year • Must complete required paper work and statistics • DSU must keep statistics of all service-related activities on campus • DSU must apply for grant funding each year • DSU must show “progress” in service learning/ volunteering efforts (students, staff, faculty)

  5. 1. MCSLHE • During our first year, DSU was mentored by USD • Requirements: • Rep must attend one local/regional and one national SL conference • DSU students must do a shared SL activity with USD students • Rep must share experiences with colleagues or larger campus

  6. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009 • Moved from: • Spring 2008-- Required • Fall 2008--- Choice (SL or Research paper/ project) • Spring 2009--- Extra Credit

  7. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Spring 2008 • Title III--- Globalization and diversity • Soc 285 (Information Society)--- Global studies course • 10 hours required • All 10 at one site for service-learning OR 5 hours at one site and 5 hours of attending campus and community events or 6 SL--4 events, etc. • Write a 2 to 3 page reflection paper on their experiences

  8. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Sites: • Bethel Lutheran Home • Habitat for Humanity • ESL class at DSU • Campus/Community Events, including: • Arts and Science sponsored events, such as movies and films about diversity, physics and global warming lectures here and at EROS, art lectures and exhibits, and the Earth Day film and lecture series; the student and faculty research initiatives presentations; and events sponsored by Student Services, such as the drug and alcohol forum. In addition, community events, lectures, and films held primarily at the public library were also included.

  9. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Quotes…. • “As I reflect back on these experiences, I am satisfied. I learned how to deal with many different kinds of people from many different walks of life. I also met many different people throughout this experience… I really wouldn’t mind doing my hours again. I thought it was really fun and interesting and I was glad to be helping out a good cause… I learned a lot about the different kinds of people and how they live. I also got to get to know the town and the people of Madison a little better.”

  10. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • “I enjoyed my time helping out at the Habitat for Humanity office; it was nice that I was able to do something for her that I know something about… I guess from this experience I learned that anyone can help out and it’s really not that bad and can be kind (of) enjoyable, you can meet new people and learn about them… I also learned that Habitat for Humanity actually gives out loans and such, and really is into a lot more th(a)n I originally (thought). I guess I also thought of them just as the group that builds homes… All in all I think this was a good activity for people and (it) really gets students out there meeting new people and even doing something related with their major if they want. I think it helps to get people to look beyond themselves and see who else is out there and may be in need of help. It also helps students get involved in the community and give some (of) the events around campus a chance, and get them to be more active in their college experience.”

  11. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • “After hearing the presentation on helping the elderly with using computers, I immediately thought back to the conversations I had with the residents about using computers... I learned the value of understanding the obstacles faced by the elderly population when learning a new form of technology… If given the chance, I will definitely want to do this type of volunteerism again… The volunteering requirement as part of this class motivated me to go out and volunteer… I think that these types of experiences are (an) important part of the college learning experience. I think that more professors should make volunteering a part of their curriculum…”

  12. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • “From meeting with my ESL conversation partner I learned that people from all over the world have something to offer for the benefit of mankind. I also learned that there are no samurai or ninjas in Japan… I learned that the ESL organization helps a lot of foreign students cope with living outside of their native countries. They help by translating homework and by teaching the basics of the English language to the foreign students. I thought that my service learning experience was valuable.”

  13. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • “In all honesty I didn’t feel that I would have any fun performing these hours of service at all. I had so much fun and yes I would do something like this again… I have not done anything that I found to be this fun for community work in my life, but I haven’t really volunteered for any of that either. I would have to say that in performing these hours I have been inspired to try to participate in more volunteer work.”

  14. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • “I probably would not voluntarily do these things again because I did not enjoy the majority of the things I did. The Drug and Alcohol Forum was interesting and I would not mind learning more about that. I was kind of uncomfortable putting informational cards on people’s doors because I was afraid someone would see us and be angry that we were putting things on their doors. Although it can be done, it is difficult for college students to work in extra things to do along with the homework that we already have so I do not care for the idea of doing community service hours for a grade. I do not think that the particular things that I did for service learning were too valuable to my college experience. However, I may have had a better experience if I had not tried to cram so much of my service learning into a short period of time, which was my own fault. Others probably got more out of it.”

  15. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Fall 2008 • Soc 285 (Information Society) and Soc 100 (Introduction to Sociology) • Optional (Research paper/project or 10 hours of SL) • Sites: • Bethel Home • Habitat for Humanity • Sioux Falls weekend options • St. Francis House • Union Gospel Mission • Youth Enrichment Services • Bowden Youth Center

  16. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Fall 2008 • Weekend Options: • Nov 1st--- Bethel Home: • Took down Halloween decorations; put up Christmas lights; weatherized buildings; raked leaves/cleaned up outside; put up a snow fence

  17. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Saturday Option--- Bethel Home

  18. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom

  19. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Sioux Falls Saturday Options--- Nov 15th • St. Francis House: • Stocked and organized the food pantry • Raked leaves/ cleaned up outside • Union Gospel Mission: • Sorted and organized clothing and other donations • Watched a video and received a tour of the facility

  20. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Sioux Falls Saturday Options • Youth Enrichment Services: • Help set up a carnival • Staffed carnival booths • Bowden Youth Center: • Did a variety of activities with the children (crafts, sports, video games, music)

  21. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Bowden Youth Center

  22. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom

  23. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • “Regular” hours at Habitat for Humanity: • Updated donor lists and other clerical/administrative jobs • “Regular” hours at Bethel Home: • Played cards and pool with residents; attended fall formal; helped put up Christmas trees and decorations

  24. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom Bethel Lutheran Home

  25. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom

  26. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom

  27. 2. My Experiences with SL in the Classroom • Spring 2009 • Bethel Home • Habitat for Humanity • Extra credit (Up to 20 hours--- 5 points per hour)

  28. 3. My experiences as DSU’s Consortium Representative • MCSLHE conference at SDSU in Brookings (September 2008)/ Regional conference • How to really tie the service in with the curriculum

  29. 3. My experiences as DSU’s Consortium Representative • What is service learning? • “Service Learning is a course-based, credit-bearing educational experience in which students • (a) Participate in an organized activity that meets a community need and • (b) Reflect on their service activity as a means of gaining a deeper understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, an enhanced sense of civic responsibility, and/or a greater interest in and understanding of community life.” • (Adapted from: Bringle, R. & Hatcher, J. “A Service Learning Curriculum for Faculty.” The Michigan Journal of Community Service-Learning, Fall 1995, pp. 112-122; and Student Action for a Change. As quoted on Northern Kentucky Universities’ Office of the Associate Provost for Outreach Website) http://www.nku.edu/~nkuope/definitions.html

  30. 3. My experiences as DSU’s Consortium Representative • International SL Conference--- New Orleans (October 2008) • Reps, models/variety of SL, administration, research, faculty/staff/students

  31. 4. Opportunities for Exploring SL

  32. 4. Opportunities for Exploring SL • Mini-stipends ($250 & $500): • Exploring SL in your classroom, club, organization, etc. • Before/After syllabus • Brief written explanation of what you propose to do and the result • Also direct reimbursement (pizza party, supplies, travel) • Ideas for tracking SL on campus

  33. 4. Opportunities for Exploring SL • Attend a regional or national SL conference • May: • Portland • http://www.pdx.edu/cae/institute.html • Scottsdale • http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/other/engagement/2009Conf/ConfInfo.shtml#top • National Service-Learning Clearinghousehttp://www.servicelearning.org/

  34. 4. Opportunities for Exploring SL • Social Media Grant • SIFE--- Jack Walters • SIFE has partnered with the Midwest Consortium to manage a $440,000 grant that encourages the use of social media to increase student involvement in community service at the Consortium’s 26 colleges and universities • Money available…

  35. 4. Opportunities for Exploring SL • Questions….

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