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ED3460 - Service Learning
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject focuses students from a range of disciplines on sustainability issues
through the pedagogy and practice of service learning. Students will integrate meaningful
community service (minimum 50 hours) with learning experiences and reflection to enrich
their own knowledge and skills as active citizens. The service learning projects will
aim to strengthen communities with a focus on activities that promote social and environmental
responsibility. Students will explore a range of learning partnerships with community
agencies, industry and business, preparing them for their role as civic professionals.
Students have the option of local, national and international service learning experiences.
Learning Outcomes
- identify and access learning communities and networks that foster sustainable communities;
- review legal, ethical and professional responsibilities associated with service learning
experience and ensure conduct enhances the status of the profession;
- establish learning goals and participate effectively in teams inline with personal
skills and responsibilities;
- critically reflect on professional learning and contribution to community;
- explain how to apply approaches to lifelong learning that foster active citizenship
in their profession.
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (35%) - Individual
- Written > Proposal - (15%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - (50%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Satisfactory completion of all components
Assumed Knowledge:
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It is assumed that students will have: strong academic literacy capabilities; appropriate
knowledge and skills to engage critically with texts and tasks; capacity for reflection
and effective professional and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to
work in new settings and contribute in meaningful ways; capacity for time-management
and strong organisational skills.
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Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Mixed attendance
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Face to face teaching
(2 x full day seminars TBA by Subject Coordinator.)
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Coordinator: |
Dr Kelsey Lowrie |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 8 hours workshops
- 50 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Mixed attendance
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Face to face teaching
(2 x full day seminars TBA by Subject Coordinator.)
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Coord/Lect: |
Dr Kelsey Lowrie. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours workshops
- 50 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Study Period 2,
External
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Kelsey Lowrie. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 8 hours online activity
- 8 hours online Workshops
- 50 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Study Period 11,
External
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Census Date 07-Dec-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kelsey Lowrie |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 8 hours online activity
- 8 hours online Workshops
- 50 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.