Describe a significant event that occurred as part of the service experience. In the top section, students describe some aspect of the service experience. In the middle section they analyze how course content relates to the service experience. And in the application section, students comment on how the experience and course content can be applied to their personal or professional life. This makes it easier for both the student and the instructor to identify the academic connections made during the reflection process.
Evaluation is based on the use and demonstrated understanding of the term.
Students then draw arrows indicating relationships between their personal experience and course content. While labor intensive for the instructor, this can provide regular feedback to students and prompt new questions for students to consider during the semester. Dialogue journals also can be read and responded to by a peer. Directed writings ask students to consider the service experience within the framework of course content. A list of directed writings can be provided at the beginning of the semester.