James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ED4460 - Service Learning for Sustainable Futures

Subject Description

This capstone subject integrates a meaningful community service project (minimum 50 hours) with learning experiences and reflection to develop and evaluate learning goals to support successful transition into the teaching profession. The service-learning projects will aim to strengthen communities with a focus that promotes social and environmental responsibility, aligning with the Australian Curriculum and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Pre-service teachers will explore a range of learning partnerships with community agencies, industry and business, preparing them for their role with students and in the wider community. Pre-service teachers have the option of local, national and international service learning experiences.

Learning Outcomes

• 1. develop and evaluate learning goals to support successful transition into the teaching profession
• 2. demonstrate professional engagement with colleagues and the community through provision of a service learning project that fosters sustainable communities
• 3. apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession
• 4. critically reflect on service learning and active citizenship to understand how community engagement promotes educational futures

Subject Assessment

• Written > Proposal - (15%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (35%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - (50%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Satisfactory completion of all components

Availabilities