Videos about SL at Boise State
- Introduction to Service-Learning (2-3 minute video) – Explains SL purpose, benefits, examples, inspiration.
- Preparing for Service-Learning (your mindset matter) (3-minute video) – Offers tips on what mindset to bring into the community
- SL Transcript Distinction (1.5 minute video) – Describes the purpose and value of the SL Transcript Distinction
Readings
Below are brief readings to help students consider the ethics of community engagement. Consider one that fits your course.
- The Pitfalls in Social Change“ (2 pages) Includes two suggested reflection questions.
- Stanford’s Principles of ethical and effective service (~4 pages includes reflection questions; ~1-page version has no reflection).
Overall reflection question: “Which principles are important for your specific community project?” - “What we don’t think about when we don’t think about service” by Adam Davis. (7 pages) Includes reflection questions.
- Starfish Hurling and Community Service – Keith Morton (2 pages). It’s a critique of “every little bit helps.”
- Stanford’s Principles of ethical and effective service (~4 pages includes reflection questions; ~1-page version has no reflection).
More Videos
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story”
Discusses how a single story shapes our view of others and reinforces stereotypes.