recipes of engagement through service-learning
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By Duane Oakes and Dawn RhodesThis interactive workshop will inspire participants to fulfill their organization’s mission to serve their community. We will overview the Center for Service-Learning, service-learning modules, define service-learning, highlight our large AmeriCorps program, and share some benefits of service-learning to students, faculty, the college, and the community partners.http://www.azsummit.org/?p=355TRANSCRIPT
Recipe for: Recipes of Engagement through Service-Learning
To prepare: Put on thinking cap, relax, and get ready to cook!
Ingredients Directions Duane D. Oakes, Faculty Director [email protected]
Dawn Rhodes, Program Specialist [email protected]
Kim Harris, Service-Learner & AmeriCorps Member
Center for Service-Learning Mesa Community College
P 480-461-7393 F 480-461-7114 www.mccservicelearning.org
[email protected] www.facebook.com/mccservicelearning
Katherine Connelly, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]
A New Leaf
P 480-464-4648 F 480-649-3167 www.TurnaNewLeaf.org
Actively participate
Ask questions as they arise
Take notes
Enjoy!
Recipe for: Recipes of Engagement through Service-Learning
To prepare: Put on thinking cap, relax, and get ready to cook!
Ingredients Directions Duane D. Oakes, Faculty Director [email protected]
Dawn Rhodes, Program Specialist [email protected]
Kim Harris, Service-Learner & AmeriCorps Member
Center for Service-Learning Mesa Community College
P 480-461-7393 F 480-461-7114 www.mccservicelearning.org
[email protected] www.facebook.com/mccservicelearning
Katherine Connelly, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]
A New Leaf
P 480-464-4648 F 480-649-3167 www.TurnaNewLeaf.org
Actively participate
Ask questions as they arise
Take notes
Enjoy!
Recipe for: Reflection
To prepare: Prefelction – Why did you choose to attend this workshop? What do you hope to gain from it?
Ingredients Directions CLASSROOM REFLECTION
TECHNIQUES (From “Reflection Activities for the College
Classroom” compiled by Hatcher and Bringle) • Journals • Reflective Essays • Directed Writing • Experiential Research Paper • Service Learning Contracts and
Service Logs • E-mail Discussion Groups • Ethical Case Studies • Directed Readings • Service Learning Portfolios • Classroom Assessment
Techniques • Personal Narrative • Class Presentations • Photo Essay • Structured Class Discussion
• Reflection is the process of deriving meaning from experience. • Reflective activity is an intentional endeavor to discover specific
connections between something we do and the consequences which result.
• Reflection provides the methodology that will translate experiences into cognitive and effective knowledge.
• Reflection engages students in conscious, intentional and critical thinking for the examination of their service experiences.
Effective reflection: is structured, guided, and purposeful is a regularly occurring activity includes components that can be evaluated based on well defined
criteria links service objectives to course objectives by integrating the
service experience with course learning includes both private and public reflection fosters civic responsibility, an understanding of societal issues, and
appreciation of diversity
Recipe for: Reflection
To prepare: Prefelction – Why did you choose to attend this workshop? What do you hope to gain from it?
Ingredients Directions CLASSROOM REFLECTION
TECHNIQUES (From “Reflection Activities for the College
Classroom” compiled by Hatcher and Bringle) • Journals • Reflective Essays • Directed Writing • Experiential Research Paper • Service Learning Contracts and
Service Logs • E-mail Discussion Groups • Ethical Case Studies • Directed Readings • Service Learning Portfolios • Classroom Assessment Techniques • Personal Narrative • Class Presentations • Photo Essay • Structured Class Discussion
• Reflection is the process of deriving meaning from experience. • Reflective activity is an intentional endeavor to discover specific
connections between something we do and the consequences which result.
• Reflection provides the methodology that will translate experiences into cognitive and effective knowledge.
• Reflection engages students in conscious, intentional and critical thinking for the examination of their service experiences.
Effective reflection: is structured, guided, and purposeful is a regularly occurring activity includes components that can be evaluated based on well defined
criteria links service objectives to course objectives by integrating the
service experience with course learning includes both private and public reflection fosters civic responsibility, an understanding of societal issues, and
appreciation of diversity
Recipe for: Recognition
To prepare: Be creative and have fun!
Ingredients Directions – Use liberally!
It can be BIG or small . . .just
give it!!!
Say “Thank you” Certificates Excellence in Service Award
o Complete 500 hours of service o 1 service-learning class o Receive a medallion to wear at graduation
President’s Volunteer Service Award Neil Merril Outstanding Faculty Award Service Scholarships Learn & Serve and AmeriCorps pins
Recipe for: Recognition
To prepare: Be creative and have fun!
Ingredients Directions – Use liberally!
It can be BIG or small . . .just
give it!!!
Say “Thank you” Certificates Excellence in Service Award
o Complete 500 hours of service o 1 service-learning class o Receive a medallion to wear at graduation
President’s Volunteer Service Award Neil Merril Outstanding Faculty Award Service Scholarships Learn & Serve and AmeriCorps pins
Recipe for: Explain It! (Definition & Mission)
To prepare: Define your program on a department and institution level. Each definition and mission will be different to fit your college and community environment.
Ingredients –Mission Statement Directions – Definition at MCC
Mesa Community College Vision
MCC- leading success in our local and global community.
Mesa Community College Mission
MCC excels in teaching, learning, and empowering individuals to succeed in our local and global community. We serve as a resource for college and career readiness, transfer education, workforce development, and life-long learning.
Center for Service-Learning Mission
“We promote excellence in teaching and learning through the integration of academic study with active service. We collaborate with the community, encourage servant leadership, promote personal growth, and foster civic and social responsibility.”
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning method that connects meaningful community service with academic learning through guided reflection. Areas of focus include:
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Values Clarification
• Career Exploration
• Social and Personal Development
• Civic and Community Responsibility
Recipe for: Explain It! (Definition & Mission)
To prepare: Define your program on a department and institution level. Each definition and mission will be different to fit your college and community environment.
Ingredients –Mission Statement Directions – Definition at MCC
Mesa Community College Vision
MCC- leading success in our local and global community.
Mesa Community College Mission
MCC excels in teaching, learning, and empowering individuals to succeed in our local and global community. We serve as a resource for college and career readiness, transfer education, workforce development, and life-long learning.
Center for Service-Learning Mission
“We promote excellence in teaching and learning through the integration of academic study with active service. We collaborate with the community, encourage servant leadership, promote personal growth, and foster civic and social responsibility.”
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning method that connects meaningful community service with academic learning through guided reflection. Areas of focus include:
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Values Clarification
• Career Exploration
• Social and Personal Development
• Civic and Community Responsibility
Recipient
Service
Provider
Learning
BENEFICIARY
FOCUS
SERVICE-LEARNING
COMMUNITY SERVICE FIELD EDUCATION
VOLUNTEERISM INTERNSHIP Diagram designed by Andrew Furco
Recipient
Service
Provider
Learning
BENEFICIARY
FOCUS
SERVICE-LEARNING
COMMUNITY SERVICE FIELD EDUCATION
VOLUNTEERISM INTERNSHIP Diagram designed by Andrew Furco
Recipe for: Commmunity Partners
To prepare: The classroom outside the classroom
Ingredients Directions - Expectations
Agency Paperwork & Agency Database www.mccservicelearning.org
o Agency Involvement Packet o Trainings o Community Engagement Expo
• Free fair-style recruitment event
• Students can find a placement o Online Agency Partner Database o 350 + Partnerships with local
agencies like: – Public & Charter Schools – Fire Departments & Hospitals – Boys & Girls Clubs – City, County & State
Governments
1. Complete the Necessary Paperwork to Become an Official Partner with the Maricopa Community College District
2. Attend a Training for Agency Representatives
3. Consider Your Goals and Motives
4. Choose a Service-Learning Option
5. Plan Meaningful Service Opportunities for Our Students
6. Provide an Orientation, Training and Supervision
7. Explain and Promote Service-Learning
8. Base Service Academically
9. Evaluate our Students and Keep us
informed
Recipe for: Community Partners
To prepare: The classroom outside the classroom
Ingredients Directions - Expectations
Agency Paperwork & Agency Database www.mccservicelearning.org
o Agency Involvement Packet o Trainings o Community Engagement Expo
• Free fair-style recruitment event
• Students can find a placement o Online Agency Partner Database o 350 + Partnerships with local
agencies like: – Public & Charter Schools – Fire Departments & Hospitals – Boys & Girls Clubs – City, County & State
Governments
1. Complete the Necessary Paperwork to Become an Official Partner with the Maricopa Community College District
2. Attend a Training for Agency Representatives
3. Consider Your Goals and Motives
4. Choose a Service-Learning Option
5. Plan Meaningful Service Opportunities for Our Students
6. Provide an Orientation, Training and Supervision
7. Explain and Promote Service-Learning
8. Base Service Academically
9. Evaluate our Students and Keep us
informed
Recipe for: Incentives
To prepare: There are several benefits. You just need to find them and show them.
Ingredients – Benefits to Students Directions – Benefits to Faculty Increases relevancy of education by bringing academic
instruction to life
Enhances learning of values, citizenship, and leadership skills
Provides knowledge and expertise from the community
Prepares individuals for potential internships and field experiences
Allows exploration of career options
Develops contacts within the community
Teaches workforce skills
Provides opportunities to accommodate different learning styles
Develops connections with people of diverse cultures and lifestyles
Increases a sense of self-efficacy, analytical skills, and social development
Strengthens resumes and scholarship applications by using service-learning as work or service experience
Engages students in meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities, which enhance the learning through relevant service experience
Brings the classroom and course content to life for students
Strengthens resume and vita by adding a new dimension to instruction
Allows for faculty to mentor students
Opportunity to network with other faculty and agency partners
Opportunity to attend professional workshops and trainings related to service-learning
Potential college-wide awards and recognitions
Recipe for: Incentives
To prepare: There are several benefits. You just need to find them and show them.
Ingredients – Benefits to Students Directions – Benefits to Faculty Increases relevancy of education by bringing academic
instruction to life
Enhances learning of values, citizenship, and leadership skills
Provides knowledge and expertise from the community
Prepares individuals for potential internships and field experiences
Allows exploration of career options
Develops contacts within the community
Teaches workforce skills
Provides opportunities to accommodate different learning styles
Develops connections with people of diverse cultures and lifestyles
Increases a sense of self-efficacy, analytical skills, and social development
Strengthens resumes and scholarship applications by using service-learning as work or service experience
Engages students in meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities, which enhance the learning through relevant service experience
Brings the classroom and course content to life for students
Strengthens resume and vita by adding a new dimension to instruction
Allows for faculty to mentor students
Opportunity to network with other faculty and agency partners
Opportunity to attend professional workshops and trainings related to service-learning
Potential college-wide awards and recognitions
Recipe for: Incentives Continued
To prepare: All parties should be recognized.
Ingredients – Benefits to the College Directions – Benefits to Community Partners Furthers the mission of Mesa Community
College
Drives the college as an active, engaged partner in the community
Facilitates teaching, research and program development
Increases student retention
Enriches the quality and relevancy of the education provided
Increases College’s awareness of societal issues as they relate to academic areas of interest
Assists in the development of innovative approaches to instruction
Provides opportunities for collaborative community research and project development
Engages faculty and students in local and state community issues
Provides opportunities to extend College’s knowledge and resources
Enhances positive relationship opportunities with the college
Provides awareness-building of community issues, agencies, and constituents
Helps to develop a sense of citizenship
Provides affordable access to professional development
Develops short and long term solutions to pressing community needs
Creates ways to expand current services
Increases human resources for problem solving
Provides opportunities for participating in the educational process
Enriches roles for supervisors Contributes to positive exposure in the community
Recipe for: Incentives Continued
To prepare: All parties should be recognized.
Ingredients – Benefits to the College Directions – Benefits to Community Partners Furthers the mission of Mesa Community
College
Drives the college as an active, engaged partner in the community
Facilitates teaching, research and program development
Increases student retention
Enriches the quality and relevancy of the education provided
Increases College’s awareness of societal issues as they relate to academic areas of interest
Assists in the development of innovative approaches to instruction
Provides opportunities for collaborative community research and project development
Engages faculty and students in local and state community issues
Provides opportunities to extend College’s knowledge and resources
Enhances positive relationship opportunities with the college
Provides awareness-building of community issues, agencies, and constituents
Helps to develop a sense of citizenship
Provides affordable access to professional development
Develops short and long term solutions to pressing community needs
Creates ways to expand current services
Increases human resources for problem solving
Provides opportunities for participating in the educational process
Enriches roles for supervisors Contributes to positive exposure in the community
Recipe for: Programs & Paperwork
To prepare: Visit our website for forms and more details: www.mccservicelearning.org
Ingredients –Types Directions
1. One Shot: typically a one day experience 2. Group Projects: three to six group
members to work together to meet a community need or resolve an issue related to their course objectives. These projects are typically based on the quality of the experience and the process rather than hours.
3. In-Course Module: Students select the site they are interested in serving at and commit to service approximately 15 to 30 hours over the course of the semester.
4. Independent Module: student can then register for one, two, or three credit hours, open entry/open exit class, based on 50 hours of service per credit hour. Students typically get one year from the day they register to complete their course.
• Choose which one is best for you, your discipline, college and community
• Confirmation Forms
• Legal Forms
• EDU 221 – Students serve for 30 hours in an Education setting
• REC 120 – Students serve for 15 hours in a Recreation setting
• MAT 156 – Students serve for 15 hours in a Math setting
• REC 282 – Students serve for 50-150 hours at Mesa Parks and Recreation to see if they will pursue a career in Recreation.
• MAT 282 – Students serve for 50-150 hours tutoring in Math to help practice their own skills while they assist others.
• SPA 292 – Students serve for 50-150 hours helping teach English to native Spanish speakers, while practicing their Spanish
Recipe for: Programs & Paperwork
To prepare: Visit our website for forms and more details: www.mccservicelearning.org
Ingredients – Types Directions
1. One Shot: typically a one day experience 2. Group Projects: three to six group
members to work together to meet a community need or resolve an issue related to their course objectives. These projects are typically based on the quality of the experience and the process rather than hours.
3. In-Course Module: Students select the site they are interested in serving at and commit to service approximately 15 to 30 hours over the course of the semester.
4. Independent Module: student can then register for one, two, or three credit hours, open entry/open exit class, based on 50 hours of service per credit hour. Students typically get one year from the day they register to complete their course.
• Choose which one is best for you, your discipline, college and community
• Confirmation Forms
• Legal Forms
• EDU 221 – Students serve for 30 hours in an Education setting
• REC 120 – Students serve for 15 hours in a Recreation setting
• MAT 156 – Students serve for 15 hours in a Math setting
• REC 282 – Students serve for 50-150 hours at Mesa Parks and Recreation to see if they will pursue a career in Recreation.
• MAT 282 – Students serve for 50-150 hours tutoring in Math to help practice their own skills while they assist others.
• SPA 292 – Students serve for 50-150 hours helping teach English to native Spanish speakers, while practicing their Spanish
Recipe for: Everyone has a part!
To prepare: Gather your allies!
Ingredients Directions
Service-Learning Team
Community Partners
Students
Faculty
Staff
Administration
Advisory Board
Recipe for: Everyone has a part!
To prepare: Gather your allies!
Ingredients Directions
Service-Learning Team
Community Partners
Students
Faculty
Staff
Administration
Advisory Board
Recipe for: Statistics & Reporting
To prepare: Gather, track, and document qualitative and quantitative data
Ingredients Directions
Share your story!
o Reflections of Engagement
o Newspaper articles
Statistics
o In-Course Module: 9750+ students, approx. 200,947.5 hours of service (Since 2001)
o Independent Module: 1972 students, 157,050 hours of service (Since 2001)
o AmeriCorps: 2,143 successful members, 1,042,715 hours of service (Sept. 2002 to July 2010), and $ 2.6 million in education awards
Accreditation The Higher Learning Commission
Criterion Five: Engagement and Service As called for by its mission, the organization identifies its constituencies and serves them in ways both value. “The Center for Service-Learning is devoted specifically to advancing student learning through service to and engagement in the community.”
-2005 Self Study Report Executive Summary
Recipe for: Statistics & Reporting
To prepare: Gather, track, and document qualitative and quantitative data
Ingredients Directions
Share your story!
o Reflections of Engagement
o Newspaper articles
Statistics
o In-Course Module: 9750+ students, approx. 200,947.5 hours of service (Since 2001)
o Independent Module: 1972 students, 157,050 hours of service (Since 2001)
o AmeriCorps: 2,143 successful members, 1,042,715 hours of service (Sept. 2002 to July 2010), and $ 2.6 million in education awards
Accreditation The Higher Learning Commission
Criterion Five: Engagement and Service As called for by its mission, the organization identifies its constituencies and serves them in ways both value. “The Center for Service-Learning is devoted specifically to advancing student learning through service to and engagement in the community.”
-2005 Self Study Report Executive Summary