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Week 1 (Jan 6th<\/sup>) \u2013 Introduction to Course, Students, Topic and Definition of ISL<\/h2>\n

Objective:<\/h3>\n

By the end of the session, students will be able to understand how the seminar is structured and marked. \u00a0From the keynote speaker, students will gain an interest in and a broad overview the topics and issues in International Service-Learning that will be pursued throughout the term.\u00a0 Further, through discussions of readings, students will be expected to define service-learning, and understand its distinction from other community engagements.<\/p>\n

Bridge:<\/h3>\n

The terms in the syllabus (marking, assignments, respectful discussion) that are agreed to in this class will be adhered to throughout the rest of the course.<\/p>\n

Engaging the Group:<\/h3>\n

Activities (in order of how they will be carried out):<\/p>\n

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  • Facilitator: Self-introductions, including interest in class and experience in development issues. (20 min).\u00a0 Explain roles of facilitators.<\/li>\n
  • Facilitator: Go over the syllabus as a group. (30 min)<\/li>\n
  • Feature Presentation by Dr. Shafik Dharamsi on ethics, sustainability and intercultural sensitivity, specifically on ISL (45min, 10 min Q&A)<\/li>\n
  • \u201cService-Learning: A Balanced Approach\u201d class discussion (20min)\n
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    • Discuss homework: what did each student find unexpected about definition of service-learning? What is one question that you had while reading this article?<\/li>\n
    • Break (10 min)<\/li>\n
    • \u201cTheoretical Foundations of International Service-Learning\u201d (45min)\n
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      • Each student assigned to one part of the paper and read<\/li>\n
      • Each student will then summarize and present his\/her part, followed by discussion moderated by facilitator.<\/li>\n
      • Start discussion on grading rubric if there is time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Resources needed:<\/p>\n

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        • 10 copies of the Syllabus with the marking scheme<\/li>\n
        • Projector (check room)<\/li>\n
        • 10 copies of \u201cService-Learning: A Balanced Approach\u201d and \u201cTheoretical Foundations of International Service-Learning.\u201d<\/li>\n
        • Assign journaling assignment: compare and contrast your definition of service-learning before and after the class.\u00a0 Has it changed? Can you now identify characteristics of service-learning? (1 page, handed in next week)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Closing\/Summary:<\/h3>\n
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          • Assign journaling assignment: compare and contrast your definition of service-learning before and after the class.\u00a0 Has it changed? Can you now identify characteristics of service-learning? (1 page, handed in next week)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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