Course Title (such as Introduction to Wildlife Management)
Program/School:
School of Health Sciences
Brief Description of the Service-Learning Project
*See attached syllabus with Service Learning sections highlighted in green
*See Fall 2019 SLRN Group Projects attached
*Timeline
-Meet with SLRN community partners during the 2nd week of the semester for orientation, project descriptions and outcomes, and group formations
-Have in-class check-ins with community partners every 3 weeks after
-Have final community partner check-ins and reflections the last 2 weeks of the semester
Standard #1 -- SL is an intregal part of the course/program/experience. What percentage of your grading system will the service-learning project be?
Standard #1 -- Reflection: note how all stakeholders (faculty, students, community partner) will reflect on the completed project?
Evaluation/reflections takes place in the form of individual reflection papers, as well as GEN 3851 assignments
Standard #9 -- Praxis, connection of theoretical frameworks with lived experience. What are the primary concepts or frameworks that you will be teaching that connect to the service-learning experience?
See attached project descriptions
Standard #9 -- Community need/social issue not listed above.
Standard #5 -- CP Goals and Content
DDBCF - David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds to provide financial assistance, wellness services and hope to New Jersey families affected by a cancer diagnosis.
Gilda's Club - Gilda’s Club South Jersey’s mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Standard #5 -- Transformation, Critical Consciousness, Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking: Reflections & Reading Questions, Eastern Nutrition & Movement Research Paper, Dietary Therapy Presentations
Critical Consciousness: Reflections & Reading Questions, SLRN Projects
Standard #2 -- Projects are issue-driven and transformative. Please list 3-5 learning objectives of the service-learning project for students.
• Conduct a quality review of peer-reviewed literature and evidence-based, professional resources related to eastern approaches to nutrition and exercise. (Direct and Indirect Service components)
• Apply the knowledge gained in class to conduct service and outreach in their local communities (Direct and Indirect Service components)
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Syllabus and/or Assignment Details
Service Types
indirect service -- working to build the capacity of an organization or movement, including fundraising, helping with a special event, or building a knowledge base of information for a community partner
direct service -- working directly with people who are in need, such as tutoring, feeding or teaching
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