What are some potential issues related to teaching an academic service-learning or community-based research course?
• Frequently the problems that emerge are due to students being unprepared for the ambiguity of out-of-classroom experiences. There are problems of procrastination, intimidation, unwillingness to confront authority figures when a placement deviates from the plan, and problems with peers. • Problems of mixed motives, trivialization of service, deficiency and pity, and “McService” are also potential issues that arise in service-learning that may be avoided with proper planning. • Open avenues of communication for students are essential. Student should know whom they can talk to and how issues can be handled expeditiously.
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