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Guest Speaker: attached below
philosophy statement: attached below
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
SSC 199 is an experiential learning opportunity designed to complement students’ academic responsibilities with service work as a way to identify and address community needs. Students will be introduced to general methods and concepts from social and behavioral sciences to develop a critical and collective understanding of Service Learning.
Guiding principles of Service Learning include: 1. Engagement in service activities with a selected community partner in a mutually beneficial relationship in the spirit of collaboration
2.Reflection on larger issues that affect communities through readings, journals, and a class presentation
3.Integration of community engagement and overall educational experience though a final project
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This course will give students both a theoretical and practical understanding of service learning. The philosophy of
teaching and learning in this course recognizes that learning can be uncomfortable and challenging, personally and
intellectually. To meet the learning objectives of this course, students must be prepared to actively participate in each
class session. If you fully engage with readings, activities and assignments, by the end of the course, you will:
ï‚·Acquire knowledge of the history of service learning and community engagement
ï‚·Enhance yourself-awareness, self-efficacy, and personal effectiveness
ï‚·Further develop your critical thinking, communication and writing skills
ï‚·Respect and appreciate multiple ways of knowing and learning (i.e., arts based inquiry, meditation,discussion circles, etc.)
ï‚·Make a positive and lasting impact in the community