How can the instructor help ensure that in-class discussions of service-learning help students reflect more deeply on the course content?
It may be important to have the course instructor moderate in-class discussions, especially during early weeks of a course, to be sure the group reflection stays in alignment with the subject matter and goals of the course. Distributing an outline of discussion topics, circulating “questions to consider,” or providing specific guidance for written reflections in advance of class discussions may be ways to keep the discussion focused on the course content. As the course progresses, the instructor may be able to empower students to facilitate the discussions.
Related Questions
- Why do we have an exam if this is not a content-based course? How can an in-class exam possibly reflect what the students have learned in a course that emphasizes reflection, feedback, and revision?
- Do the instructor(s) play rounds of golf with the students at the end of each course?
- How will students know it is a service-learning course when they register?
