James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

ED3460 - Service Learning for Sustainable Futures

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject focuses students from a range of disciplines on sustainability issues through the pedagogy and practice of service learning. Students will integrate meaningful community service (minimum 50 hours) with learning experiences and reflection to enrich their own knowledge and skills as active citizens. The service learning projects will aim to strengthen communities with a focus on activities that promote social and environmental responsibility. Students will explore a range of learning partnerships with community agencies, industry and business, preparing them for their role as civic professionals. Students have the option of local, national and international service learning experiences.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
It is assumed that students will have: strong academic literacy capabilities; appropriate knowledge and skills to engage critically with texts and tasks; capacity for reflection and effective professional and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to work in new settings and contribute in meaningful ways; capacity for time-management and strong organisational skills.

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Face to face teaching (2 x full day seminars TBA by Subject Coordinator.)
Coordinator: Dr Peta Salter
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours workshops/Seminars
  • 50 hours fieldwork
Assessment:certified completion of service learning experience (minimum 50 hours) (50%); (a) satisfactory completion of pre experience task; and (b) satisfactory completion of post experience task (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of all components

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coordinator: Dr Peta Salter
Contact hours:
    • 50 hours fieldwork
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:certified completion of service learning experience (minimum 50 hours) (50%); (a) satisfactory completion of pre experience task; and (b) satisfactory completion of post experience task (50%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of all components

    External, Study Period 11
    Census Date 06-Dec-2018
    Coordinator: Dr Peta Salter
    Contact hours:
      • 50 hours fieldwork
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:certified completion of service learning experience (minimum 50 hours) (50%); (a) satisfactory completion of pre experience task; and (b) satisfactory completion of post experience task (50%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of all components
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      Cairns, Limited, Study Period 2
      Census Date 23-Aug-2018
      Face to face teaching (2 x full day seminars TBA by Subject Coordinator.)
      Coordinator: Dr Peta Salter
      Contact hours:
      • 10 hours workshops/Seminars
      • 50 hours fieldwork
      Assessment:certified completion of service learning experience (minimum 50 hours) (50%); (a) satisfactory completion of pre experience task; and (b) satisfactory completion of post experience task (50%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of all components

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.