The instructor will actually engage in a behavior that the students are trying to learn. For example, if the instructor would like to teach the students problem-solving skills, it would be helpful to have the students offer questions and watch while the instructor goes through the motions of solving the problem. The most effective demonstrations are those that are built to fit the concepts the instructor wants the student to learn and remember. Service learning has its roots in experiential learning. Immersing students in the experience helps them gain a commitment to real and meaningful work.
Students can learn leadership and communication skills as well as a sense of pride in their work.
Examples of service learning are community projects or volunteer work. Student reflection is essential in service learning. Tools such as learning logs, journals, portfolios, etc. provide ways for students to reflect on their experiences. Case studies are detailed accounts of specific situations about core issues that offer dilemmas, problems to solve, and decisions to make. Education Report No. 7.