Adapted from Faculty Development Manual , Eastern Michigan University Office of Academic Service Learning. When an academic service-learning component is integrated into a course, there must be a commitment to allocate class time to discuss what students are seeing, feeling, and thinking about that experience. In short, to synthesize their experience in small groups or carry on a discussion with the entire class. You might spend a few minutes each day processing your students' experiences or dedicate an entire class period to synthesizing their experience. Either way, by providing class time, students have the opportunity to learn from each other, to contribute their observations and questions, and benefit from faculty insight.
Research shows that such reflection dramatically increases the value of the learning experience.
Adapted from Faculty Development Manual , Eastern Michigan University Office of Academic Service-Learning. To show caring and compassion for those in need To assist those in need while gaining academic experience within your field of study. To see the City of New York and beyond as part of your classroom learning experience. To develop leadership skills. To learn and gain insight from individuals reflecting diversity in religion, education, age, income, culture and ethnicity.