CCELL: What is Service-Learning


	Baton Rouge, Louisiana \|

What kinds of Service-Learning are there

What is Service-Learning?

Hands-on learning integrated into a course
Working with community partners to benefit the common good
Reflection to connect service to academic and civic learning goals

Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning in which students fulfill the learning goals of their academic courses while serving the community. Service-learning emphasizes hands-on experiences that address real world concerns as a venue for educational growth. The service experience provides a context for testing, observing, or trying out discipline-based theories, concepts, or skills. Likewise, the academic context enriches the service experience by raising questions about real-world concerns and providing a forum for probing these concerns in-depth.

Center for Community Engagement, Learning & Leadership
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225.578.9264
E-mail: ccell@lsu.edu
Internet 2 University Member