Module Code: H7SDSL
Long Title Skills Development through Service Learning
Title Skills Development through Service Learning
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: SUSAN DUGGAN
Module Author: SUSAN DUGGAN
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Engage in learning as Inquiry
LO2 Advocate Service Learning as a meaningful form of learning
LO3 Actively engage and participate in a Service Learning project with the following characteristics:- Generation of new insights and knowledge connections through appropriate investigation of existing knowledge; Generate new knowledge by gathering evidence; Perform a useful service to the community; Analyse and communicate outputs.
LO4 Reflect on one’s own participation in this module and make connections between the learning on the project and the development of appropriate work skills
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Theories of Learning
Introduction to Blooms Taxonomy, Theory of Behaviourism, Theory of Constructivism, Service Learning Theory
Applying 21st Century Skills in a Service Learning Context
Introduction to Leadership, Teamwork and Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Personality Traits and Indicators
Service Learning working with the Community - Active Citizenship
Practical Project identifying and fulfilling a need in the community
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 50
Assessment Date: Sem 1 End Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Prepare a brief and set up the community project including relationship building with the community partner and contracting on service engagement. Prepare and deliver a presentation on this to the community partner and classmates.
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 10
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Literature Review
Assessment Type: Essay % of total: 15
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Compare and Contrast Learning Theories
Assessment Type: Appraisal % of total: 5
Assessment Date: Week 2 Outcome addressed:  
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Personal Review and Goal Setting to include areas for development during the module, identification of personal success criteria.
Assessment Type: Learner Journal % of total: 20
Assessment Date: Every Week Outcome addressed: 1,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Reflective Journal
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Practical No Description 1.5 Every Week 1.50
Independent Learning No Description 4 Every Week 4.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Barbara Jacoby and associates. Building partnerships for service-learning, San Francisco, CA ; Jossey-Bass, c2003., [ISBN: 0787958905].
  • Christine M Cress, Peter J. Collier and Vicki L Reitenauer. (2013), Learning Through Serving: A Student Guidebook for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Across Academic Disciplines and Cultural Communities, [ISBN: 1579229905].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: