Table of Contents

• Introduction 5
• A Growing Problem 6
• Purposes of This Workbook 7
• Using This Workbook 8
• Section 1: Clarifying the Conceptualization
  • Four Myths About Academic Service-Learning 10
  • Three Necessary Criteria for Academic Service-Learning 12
  • Matrix 1: Distinguishing Characteristics of Some Common Student Community-Based Experiences 13
• Section 2: Foundational Resources
  • Introduction 15
  • Revised Principles of Good Practice form Service-Learning Pedagogy 16
  • Notes on Reflection 20
  • Aligning Learning Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Assessment Methods 21
• Section 3: Relevant and Meaningful Service with the Community
  • Introduction 23
• Section 4: Enhanced Academic Learning
  • Introduction 26
  • Worksheet 1 Instructions - Establishing Academic Learning Objectives 27
  • Worksheet 1- Establishing Academic Learning Objectives 28
  • Worksheets 2A - 2C Instructions - Learning Strategies and Assessment Methods 30
  • Matrix 2 - Learning Strategies and Assessment Methods 32
  • Worksheets 2A - 2C - Learning Strategies and Assessment Methods 33
  • Synthesis Instructions - Learning Strategies and Assessment Methods 36
• Section 5: Purposeful Civic Learning
  • Introduction 38
  • Goal Categories for Purposeful Civic Learning 40
  • Matrix 3A - Purposeful Civic Learning Objectives 41
  • Matrix 3B - Exemplars - Purposeful Civic Learning Objectives 42
  • Worksheets 3A-3D - Learning Objectives that Contribute to Civic Learning 43
  • Synthesis Instructions - Aggregated Learning Objectives that Contribute to Purposeful Civic Learning 47
  • Worksheets 4A-4D - Learning Strategies and Assessment Methods 50
  • Synthesis Instructions - Learning Strategies and Assessment Methods 54
• Section 6: Final Thoughts
  • Synthesis - Enhanced Academic Learning and Purposeful Civic Learning 56
  • Community Partners - Completing the Circle 57
  • Syllabus Suggestions 58
• Section 7: Companion Resources
  • References 60
  • Readings for Students about Civic Responsibility 61
  • Related Resources 62
  • Order Form 63

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