How do I assess student performance in an ICR or service-learning course?
This question needs to be answered by the individual instructors, but we recommend that the instructor consider the how the service is fundamentally connected to academic objectives before integrating the service-learning experience into the course grading plan. Students, while not graded on their service, are required to perform a designated number of service hours as a minimum requirement of the course, and the quality of their service and work at a site will affect their grade. As with many other forms of experiential learning, there is a strong link among the service site coordinator, site staff, and the faculty member coordinating the service-learning class. There should be consistent and constant dialogue between all parties in regards to performance, obligations, needs and accountability.
