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EPFA 410/510:

Service-Learning Design and Practice:

Instructional Strategies for Community Engagement

4 credits, Monday: 6:40-9:20 p.m.

Instructor: Kate McPherson

This course focuses on a hands-on approach to service-learning design and practice. It is recommended for practitioners interested in working in schools or youth serving organizations. Others interested in the technique will also find the course relevant.

Outline for the course:

Service-Learning is an instructional strategy that -
* makes classroom learning authentic and engaging
* connects students to their communities
* embodies the elements of community-based learning
* fosters civic responsibility
* enhances academic achievement


Participants will:
… Understand the theory and practice of service-learning
… Develop service activities that teach or demonstrate academic learning
… Build learning partnerships with community organizations
… Mobilize new sources of assistance
… Develop a specific service-learning plan for your classroom, school or community organization.

Contact Kate McPherson at 360-576-5070; mcphers@pacifier.com