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Explore new pathways to service-learning with Center for Teaching and Learning workshops

The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering new pathways and tailored support to help faculty integrate service-learning into their courses. Service-learning is experiential learning with community impact, enhancing student learning while inspiring them to bring change in the community.

Choose from three pathways to design or enhance a service-learning activity that aligns with teaching goals and contributes to Boise State’s national excellence in community engagement. There are in-person, remote or self-paced learning options to fit a variety of schedules and needs.

Introduction to Service-Learning Workshops

  • ONLINE: 9-10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10
  • IN-PERSON: noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 in ILC 315 (CTL)
  • Learn about the basics of Service-Learning (SL)
  • Explore examples, steps to success, tools, and tips that are relevant to all forms of SL and experiential learning
  • Discover different types of SL that fit your course
  • Take away connections with supportive staff and clear next steps
  • Register for a workshop

Faculty Learning Communities

  • ONLINE Service-Learning Academy
  • Starts in September
  • 12 hours over 12 weeks, or two-week intensive, self-paced
  • Guides you through designing a SL experience for your course
  • Gain a solid foundation of SL
  • Apply SL essential practices to your course
  • Develop SL partnership and project
  • Prepare for SL designation

In-person Faculty Learning Community

  • Starts in February – dates TBD based on participant preferences
  • Six 60-90 minute sessions (every other week) with reading and designing in between
  • Discuss ideas, get inspired, and workshop your drafts with your peers
  • Guides you through designing a SL experience for your course

Service-Learning Instructor Guide

  • Anytime, self-paced with feedback
  • Guides you through designing a SL experience for your course
  • There are six easy-to-complete stages, each with specific steps (reading, watching, creating, or sharing)
  • You’ll get feedback from the Service-Learning Director, Kara Brascia
  • A good reference that you can skim
  • Check out the Table of Contents

Additional Opportunities