Teaching Colloquium: Service-learning Project Development

Agenda

Friday, April 18, 2008

9:00 – 9:30   Welcome & Overview                                                        Legacy Room

The overview will include a brief discussion of what service-learning is and how we will proceed through the day.

Presenter: Dr. James Sage and Michele Dickinson

9:30-10:00    Developing Service-Learning Projects                        Legacy Room

Michele will discuss basic principles of good practice; community voice, orientation and training, meaningful action, reflection, and evaluation, using local examples that have developed as a result of partnerships between local community partners and UWSP faculty.

Presenter: Michele Dickinson

10:00-10:30  Panel Presentation                                                            Legacy Room

                        A panel will discus a variety of local service-learning projects and their impact.

10-30-10:45  Break

10:45-12:00  Small Group Discussions I                                              DUC 374, 376, 378

Participants will be divided into three smaller groups, based on information provided after registration.  These groups will engage in conversations regarding assets and needs in facilitated sessions.

12:00-1:00    Lunch                                                                                                DUC Food Court

Participants will be provided a voucher to purchase their lunch at any of the vendors in the University Center food court. 

1:00-1:15      Afternoon Welcome and Overview                                Legacy Room

1:15-1:45      Panel Presentation                                                            Legacy Room

                        A panel will discus a variety of local service-learning projects and their impact.

1:45-3:15      Small Group Discussions II                                             DUC 374, 376, 378

Participants will be divided into three smaller groups, based on information provided after registration.  These groups will engage in conversations regarding how the assets and needs of participants can be matched to create meaningful service-learning projects.  Participants should have an outline of a potential project upon completion of this session.

3:15-3:45      End-of-the-Day Reflection & Closing Remarks         Legacy Room

Participants and facilitators will come together to discuss what was learned and gained from the day and share project ideas for input, feedback, and collaboration with other participants.  Participants will also be encouraged to discuss barriers, necessary supports, and next steps.