HIGHER EDUCATION

FACULTY/STAFF

Service learning stretches traditional pencil and paper curriculum, enhancing it by creating a more meaningful, relevant environment for students. This section offers specific strategies for higher education faculty and staff who wish to integrate service learning into their current curriculum. The PARDE Model touches on the five key elements of successful service learning practice, Preparation, Action, Reflection, Demonstration/Celebration, and Evaluation/Assessment

P r e p a r a t i o n :
The six steps to successful integration of service and curriculum. (see below)

A c t i o n :
Service Learning can be structured into three main types of projects

R e f l e c t i o n :
The clincher--constructing life meaning from service experiences

D e m o n s t r a t i o n /C e l e b r a t i o n:
Recognition of accomplishments and contributions

Evaluation/Assessment:
Evaluation of the project, community impact, and assessment of student learning