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Service-learning fits quite naturally at UMKC, an institution that aims to unleash human potential and strives to be "a community of learners, making the world a better place."
Service-learning fits quite naturally at UMKC, an institution that aims to unleash human potential and strives to be "a community of learners, making the world a better place." Service-learning is an innovative and effective strategy that has been adopted by the University as a means to achieve our mission and live our values of education first; discovery and innovation; diversity, inclusiveness and respect and energized collaborative communities.
What is Service Learning?
Simply defined, "service-learning combines service and learning objectives with the intent that the activity changes both the recipient and the provider of the service. This is accomplished by combining service tasks with structured opportunities that link the task to self-reflection, self-discovery, and the acquisition and comprehension of values, skills, and knowledge content" (www.servicelearning.org).
In service learning three entities come together: students, community organizations and colleges and universities. The student is attempting to connect his or her self-directing learning desires to contribute and learn. The University is attempting to enhance the student's level of knowledge and learning and the community organization is trying to meet their organizational needs and increase their level of community visibility. In order for service learning to be a success, all parties need to work together and be committed to the process.
For more information about the Service Learning Initiative at UMKC go to UMKC's Center for the City.
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