Service-Learning Statement on

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Will service-learning be optional or required? ________________________

What are some valid reasons for students to consider service-learning?

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How will I convey the significance of service-learning?

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Evaluation Criteria of Service-Learning:

How to give credit: Required? Extra Credit? Part of grade? Percentage of grade? Optional test replacement? _____________________________________________________________

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How to evaluate: Journals? Papers? Log book? In-class participation or presentation?

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How to grade the service-learning: “A” for completing the project?

Designated number of points for various aspects of service?

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How many hours will be required for service-learning? 15 hours; 20

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What hours will be dedicated for the project? Some class hours? Outside

of class hours?

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How will I incorporate the experiences of the service-learning students into the experience and material of the class? Activities:

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What means of reflection will be utilized? Journal entries? Essays?

Discussion groups?

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What standards and tools will I use to evaluate the individual learning that has occurred? Journal/essay content reading: a) synthesis of coarse objectives and service learning? b) critical thinking? c) evidence of developing a personal sense of civic responsibility? Group discussion:

a)point evaluation for contributing? b) content of verbal contribution revealing the above-mentioned components? c) other criteria?

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