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Core Components of Service-Learning
Definition
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning method that connects meaningful community service with academic instruction through guided reflection.
Areas of focus include:
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Critical thinking and problem solving
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Values clarification
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Social and personal development
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Community and civic responsibility
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Help students find appropriate placement sites for service-learning or volunteer interests
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Assist faculty in incorporating service-learning into their classes
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Build connections with our community partners in developing reciprocal service opportunities for students, faculty, and staff
Applying Your Service-Learning Experience
Service-Learning is your connection between community service and academic course credit. Through Service-Learning you can:
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- Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Clarify your personal values and dedication to your degree program
- Explore career options
- Develop socially and personally
- Create connections to community and civic partners
Earn college credit for coursework that includes a service component!
Service-Learning at MCC
We strive to make a difference through the outreach of our students, whether our students are
- Service through their class (in-course module)
- Creating their own class to serve (independent module)
- Service through one of our many community partners (service sites)
Benefits of Service-Learning
- Hands-on learning
- Gain real-world learning experiences
- Develop critical and analytical thinking skills
- Learn new skills
- Meet people in the community from different backgrounds
- Explore careers and network with professionals in your field of interest
- Make a difference in the community by sharing skills and talents
- Earn college credit while serving
- Strengthen resume and scholarship applications
Earn the Service-Learning Badge
Sample Service-Learning Badge
Earn this Service-Learning Badge by completing a service-learning project that is validated by our office. Badges are awarded through Badgr. To learn more email servicelearning@mesacc.edu.