What is Service-Learning?
Service-Learning at Gonzaga
Service-Learning is a method of teaching that engages students in organized service activities and guided reflection: the service activities benefit students and the community in which they serve and, in combination with guided reflection, enhance the academic curriculum for students and faculty.
Service-learning is distinct from acts of charity because it is reciprocal; students, faculty, and community partners teach and learn through their interactions.
Service-Learning at Gonzaga consists in four major components which are:
1. Integration of service and course work to create a circular classroom.
2. Faculty and community partners serve as co-teachers.
3. Students are active participants in and out of the classroom.
4. Reflection is used as a guide for class discussion.
The first step to getting involved with service-learning is to find a placement, then make sure you accomplish the checklist and don't forget to look at the What If Scenarios, and finally, learn how to say Goodbye to your placement.
Reading Materials:
National Center for Service-Learning- Service Learning: A Guide for College Students
Campus Compact- Building a Movement: A Resource. A book for students in community service