EOL 199 is a new CHP sponsored course. This course is based on the philosophy that this nation was founded upon active citizenship and participation in community life. It is crucial that service to the community be combined with reflective learning to ensure that the service program be sustained at a high level of quality over time. This course stresses the importance of being prepared, prior to participating in service, through the acquisition of knowledge and skills in an academic setting.
Service combined with active classroom learning, adds value to each and transforms both.
Reflections on the service experience mediate subsequent interactions in the field. Those who serve are thus able to develop informed judgment, imagination, and skills that lead to a greater capacity to contribute to the community. Reflecting on service creates a greater understanding of the experience and the way in which service addresses the needs of the community. This combination of service and classroom reflection complements the academic focus of the course. Students in this course will study selected educational theories, concepts, and practices and apply them through productive, responsible and challenging volunteer service to the community.