Overview
Service-learning is a credit-bearing, educational, experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs and reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility (Bringle/Hatcher).
Taking service-learning courses is another avenue relating to pursuit of a Career in the Common Good. Depending upon the specific focus of a given service-learning course, the project(s) designed could also provide opportunities that relate to your particular career interests.
For more information about the service-learning program at Middlebury College, visit /programs/ace.
Sample of Courses/Faculty
MARS: Course Catalogue and Schedule
Bob Churchill, Geography -- GG420: Seminar on GIS and cartography
Janine Clookey, Mathematics - FS027: When People Work Together, Communities Change, and MA250: Ethnomathematics
Llorenc Comajoan, Spanish - SP304: Ideas and Cultures of Spain
Darien Davis, History - FS035: Human Rights
John Elder, English/Environmental Studies - ES401: ES Senior Seminar
Dwight Fee, Sociology - FY029: The Sociology of Friendship
Barbara Ganley, English - EL170: Introduction to Creative Writing
Guntram Herb, Geography - GG340: Explanation in Geography
Barbara Hofer, Psychology -- PY424: Exceptional Learners
Gregg Humphrey, Teacher Education - TE315: Teaching of Mathematics and Science in Elementary School
Jon Isham, Economics - ES211: Environmental Policy and EC/ES024: The Role of Social Capitol in the Green Mountain State
Nan Jenks-Jay, Environmental Studies - ES401: Senior Seminar
Ana Martinez-Lage, Spanish - SP421: The Nationalisms of Spain
Heather McCollum, Teacher Education - TE
Chris McGrory-Klyza, ES401: Senior Seminar
Kathryn Morse, ES401: Senior Seminar
Kamakshi Murti, GN/WG 228: Women's Fictions in German-Speaking Countries
David Napier, FS030: Primary Health Care Interactions in conjunction with SA161
Peter Nelson, GG221: Rural Geography
Andrea Olsen, Dance -- TH161: Advanced Beginning Dance and TH380: Dance Company of Middlebury.
David Parfitt, BI078: Impact of Multiple Sclerosis and BI 470: Neural Regulation
Bob Prigo, TE
Peter C. Ryan, ES401: Senior Seminar and ES360, Environmental Science Practicum
Steve Trombulak, ES401: Senior Seminar and ES360, Environmental Science Practicum
Grants
Resources
Web sites
Campus Compact
This site has information about best practices in Service-Learning and many of the national initiatives that support its development. This site also contains numerous course syllabi (organized by discipline) and other resources about all dimensions of civic engagement.
Center for Problem-Based Learning Research and Communications (Samford University)
This website serves as a clearinghouse for information about problem-based learning (PBL) at the Undergraduate and Professional level. This site contains articles and other information about PBL.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (University of Minnesota)
This site focuses on all dimensions of Service-Learning, including K-12, Higher Education, and Community-based initiatives. This site contains many on-line documents, as well as extensive bibliographies on a variety of related topics.
Service-Learning Clearinghouse Project (UCLA)
This web site contains information and resources to support service-learning in Higher Education. Areas of focus include Faculty Issues, K-H Partnerships, Assessment and Evaluation, Training and Technical Assistance, and Service-Learning Research.
Service-Learning Home on the Web (University of Colorado at Boulder)
This site includes a Guide to College and University Service-Learning Programs, Courses, Syllabi and related organizations. The site also hosts a service-learning listserv (see below) and provides access to the discussion group archives.
- Service-Learning in Composition
This site is a resource for teachers, researchers, and community partners interested in connecting writing instruction to community action. Included are descriptions of Service-Learning courses, syllabi, articles and general advice.
Listserv
- Service-Learning (University of Colorado at Boulder)
To subscribe, send an e-mail to majordomo@csf.colorado.edu with the following message: sub service-learning