Service-Learning in the Geosciences
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Created by Suzanne Savanick, Science Education Resource Center
photo by Ed Laine "It was really meaningful for me to know that what I was learning has applications in the real world, rather than just learning something in order to pass a test or get a good grade. It was a huge sense of accomplishment when the project was finally finished and I could finally explain what all the data meant because I knew that we had really learned something that would be of use to other members in the community. " Jennifer, sophomore, undeclared major, Bowdoin College Service-Learning Student
Service-learning offers the opportunity to link academic learning with community service.
As part of their academic experience, students work on real-world, hands-on projects with a community partner. Service-learning has been used extensively as a teaching tool in environmental studies courses (Ward, 1999).
What is service-learning?
Find definitions, components, and ways service-learning is used in coursework. Learn more here.
