Service Learning Definition

Service-learning combines service objectives with learning objectives with the intent that the activity changes both the recipient and the provider of the service. This is accomplished by combining service tasks with structured opportunities that link the task to self-reflection, self-discovery, and the acquisition and comprehension of values, skills, and knowledge content.

Questions for later contemplation

Participant Questions follow this link to the reflection page

• How do we have learners do self reflection, and connect the service task with the learning outcomes?
• What happens at the end of the term? For the site, and the learners?
• With the global studies degree we need to think about how many hours are required

Resources for courses

• Denise Michaels - Service Learning Coordinator dmichaels@cascadia.edu
• Bethany Such - AmeriCorps Retention Project Coordinator bsuch@cascadia.edu
• The Service Learning Office, in LB1-307
• Community Partnership News
• Prep for SL workshop
• March 11th Service Learning Workshop

Also, there are toolkits available for check out in LB1- 307, or attend an area conference or workshop. check back frequently or "watch this page" for email updates.

• A Road to Resilience: Gonzaga University's Mentoring Guide to Engage College Students with Youth At Risk Monday April 28th, 2008 1pm-5pm Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
• Continuums of Service conference April 17-19, 2008, Portland, OR.

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