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Center For Service-Learning Faculty Packet, Brevard Community College

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Brevard Community College developed the Center for Service-Learning to systematically involve and support students in educational and important public service experiences. Since its inception in 1988, the Center has involved over 38,000 students who served about 1,400,000 hours. Today, the Center is recognized and respected as one of the best service-learning programs in the United States.

Designing Teacher Education Course Syllabi That Integrate Service-Learning, Michael Rowls, Kevin J. Swick

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Sample service-learning in teacher education course syllabi are analyzed in relation to important variables impacting the value and use of this pedagogy in teacher education courses and experiences. Results of the analysis – as interrelated with the findings of other service-learning research – point to possible means for strengthening the design and uses of service-learning in teacher education. Guidelines for strengthening service-learning within teacher education courses are presented and discussed.

Teacher Education Curricula, National Service-Learning Clearinghouse

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These are course descriptions and/or syllabi from teacher education and education-related classes in various colleges and universities. Courses and schools include: Human Growth and Development at Hampton University; Growth and Development (school not listed), Social Justice and Diversity Education (school not listed), Education in a Democratic Society at Ball State University; Service Leadership at Seattle University; Principles of Education at New England College; Theory and Practice in Service Learning Pedagogy (school not listed); Methods and Materials in Reading Service Learning Strand at Providence College; Elementary Social Studies at University of Iowa; Teaching in Secondary Schools at Hampton University; Social Studies …

Experiential Education - Ex 196, Eileen M. Lewandowski

Syllabi

A planned and evaluated work experience for which the student receives academic credit (and may receive financial remuneration). The work experience may be related to the student's major or be exploratory in nature. One credit may be awarded for each 40 hours of work experience. The course may be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits and is available on a Pass/Fail basis only.

Vocational Education 5100 - Experiential Learning And Youth Development, Robert D. Shumer

Syllabi

Course objectives:

• analyze the processes by which we learn
• analyze the relationship between experience and learning
• understand the differences between traditional and progressive education
• understand the barriers/problems with experiential learning
• analyze how youth apply experience in the learning process
• understand role community-based organizations play in youth development . learn how to create a portfolio to demonstrate learning
• learn how to use journals to reflect on life experiences
• develop observation skills
• explain the relationship between experience and motivation
• understand essential elements of the experiential learning process
• evaluate the role of experience in the learning process