Incorporating service learning and other community engagement techniques into your classroom can be immensely rewarding.
However, getting your service learning project from the idea phase to reality can also be a challenge. We’re here to help make every stage of the process go smoothly, from finding a community partner to implementing the right curriculum.
Community-engaged learning can take many forms—one of which is service learning.
To create a service learning course, community engagement must be incorporated into the curriculum. That means your students should participate in a project with a local organization that helps them achieve the desire learning outcomes—and betters the community.
Learn more about service learning course designThe Institute for Engaged Learning and the Office of Community Engagement have developed guidelines for community-based teaching, research and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creating and running a service learning course can be a challenge for even the most seasoned professional. We’re here to do everything we can to help you through the process.
The Center for Service and Learning offers several community of practice programs that focus on specific topics within service learning.
Designed to support faculty currently working in the field, you can join a group focused on international service learning, community engaged scholarship, funding development, and more.
Explore communities of practiceEvaluating results is an important part of any service learning course.
The Center for Service and Learning has assembled a variety of online assessment resources to get you started. Alternatively, you can work with them to design an evaluation process that fits your needs.
Learn more about assessment resources