James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

ED4460 - Service Learning for Sustainable Futures

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

Study Period 2 External offering is available to ECE online students only. Study Period 6 offering is available through an expression of interest process coordinated by Professor Chris Walsh.

This subject focuses preservice teachers on the pedagogy and practice of service learning. Preservice teachers will integrate meaningful community service (minimum 50 hours) with learning experiences and reflection to enrich their understanding of their own teaching role for children from birth to 18 years. The service learning projects will aim to strengthen communities with a focus on activities that promote social and environmental responsibility. Preservice teachers will explore a range of learning partnerships with community agencies, industry and business, preparing them for their role with children/students and in the wider community. Students have the option of local, national and international service learning experiences including opportunities for internships in schools (as authorised by the QCT).

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
It is assumed that students will have: strong academic literacy capabilities; appropropriate 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.
Prerequisites:ED3488 (allow concurrent ENR in ED3488)

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Face to face teaching (TBA)
Coordinator: Dr Kelsey Halbert
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours workshops/Seminars
  • 50 hours clinical placement
Assessment:pre-placement proposal (15%); post placement reflection (35%); placement report (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of all components

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coordinator: Dr Kelsey Halbert
Contact hours:
    • 50 hours fieldwork
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:pre-placement proposal (15%); post placement reflection (35%); placement report (50%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of all components

    External, Study Period 11
    Census Date 06-Dec-2018
    Coordinator: Dr Kelsey Halbert
    Contact hours:
      • 50 hours fieldwork
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:pre placement proposal (15%); post placement reflection (35%); placement report (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 (TBA)
      Coordinator: Dr Kelsey Halbert
      Contact hours:
      • 10 hours workshops/Seminars
      • 50 hours clinical placement
      Assessment:pre-placement proposal (15%); post placement reflection (35%); placement report (50%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of all components

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
      Census Date 29-Nov-2018
      Coordinator: Dr Peta Salter
      Contact hours:
      • 10 hours workshops/Seminars
      • 50 hours fieldwork
      Assessment:pre-placement proposal (15%); post-placement proposal (35%); placement report (50%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
      Census Date 05-Apr-2018
      Coordinator: Dr Peta Salter
      Contact hours:
      • 10 hours workshops/Seminars
      • 50 hours fieldwork
      Assessment:pre-placement proposal (15%); post-placement proposal (35%); placement report (50%).

      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.