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What is Service Learning? |
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| Service learning is way to integrate classroom
instruction with community service. It differs from volunteering because
it is always tied back to enhancing your academic instruction. Service
learning focuses on reflective thinking and civic engagement.
Examples of service learning: • An accounting student helping senior citizens with their taxes Examples of volunteering: • An accounting
student serving homeless people food |
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Service Learning at VHCC: |
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| There are many faculty members that encourage
service learning at VHCC. Some require mandatory projects while others
offer service learning opportunities for course extra credit. Whether you
are participating in a service learning project that is mandatory or just
for extra credit, you need to fill out the following service learning forms: 1. The Service Learning Tracking Sheet [PDF format] 2. The Release and Promise not to Sue Form [PDF format] Please print these forms, fill them out, and send them to Julie Little in OTC 1206 or you can put the forms in Ms. Little’s mailbox located in the main OTC office. Looking for a service learning opportunity? If you are looking for the appropriate community partner to perform your service learning project with (i.e. a community partner that ties in with your particular class), you can click on the following link for pertinent information. • Community Partner List (updated each fall) - PDF Opens in a new window If you have any questions regarding service learning, please contact: |
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You need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view these forms. The Reader can be downloaded at no charge from Adobe's web site or stop by Julie Little's office (OTC 1206) to pick up a copy.
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