Sample Course Timeline
Timeline
Below is a sample course timeline to help in developing your syllabus, including suggested student assignments with corresponding due dates.
| STUDENT ASSIGNMENT | DUE DATE (Suggested) |
|---|---|
| Review Service-Learning opportunities | Early in the 1st week of class |
| Choose your site and orientation date | End of 2nd week of class |
| Complete reflection activity #1 - What is the community issue you are going to address? – What are your expectations, learning goals, hesitations, things you are looking forward to? – How could serving at this site help you understand your course information?(Possible format: Discussion, journal, paper — as specified by instructor) | Week 3 |
| Attend the agency orientation. Bring your calendar and set a start date. | End of 4th week of class |
| Benchmark deadline for starting service | End of 5th week of class |
| Complete reflection activity #2 (even if you have not yet started your service) – Why is there need of your service? – What similarities do you think you might share with the people you are serving? What differences? – What do you think are their strengths? What can you learn from them and their strengths? (Possible format: Discussion, journal, paper — as specified by instructor) | Week 5 |
| Reflection #3: Class discussion: What are some of the ways this experience reinforces or contradicts what you are learning in class?Complete “Five minute paper” check-in detailing: hours completed, two highlights, two challenges, proposed solutions to challenges | Week 8 |
| Complete final reflection activity #4/Wrap-up – Select a theory or topic you learned in class and discuss how it relates to your service experience – Identify and discuss three areas of growth or skills and attitudes you have developed through your involvement in the Service-Learning course. (Possible format: Discussion, journal, paper.– as specified by instructor) – Optional: complete a formal poster (or video) for the Service-Learning Exhibition. | End of 13th week |
| Complete project and/or hours | End of 14th or 15th week |
** If you have trouble contacting your agency partner, inform your instructor and contact the Service-Learning Office prior to the deadline at (208) 426-1004.