Friday, June 3, 2011

Academic Service Learning with Objective Reflection Grading Rubric


Criteria for Academic Service Learning
Initiating Service Learning
·       Establish an Academic Service Learning (ASL) working group not to exceed 4 members (classmates) by week three (3).
·       Established groups must select two course objectives to meet ASL expectations for the course by week four (4).
·       Submit outline of group’s plans to meet selected course objectives during their ASL experience by week five (5).
·       Submit reflections on selected project activities/objectives by weeks six and seven.
·       Create and conduct a poster presentation on ASL plans by week eight (8).
·       Group members must review the list of approved ASL sites [please contact Elena Schultz at   954-201-8812] – if additional sites are needed!!
·       Identify and make a selection of ASL site by the first week in each new semester following poster presentation.  Examples include local churches, synagogues, elder day care, nursing homes, adult living facility, schools, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, clinics, etc [agencies must be a member of Broward College’s approved ASL sites].
·       Complete the appropriate documentation forms and submit to the RN-BSN Program Manager for approval.
·       Conduct background research on ASL site.
·       Complete ASL rotation requirements by end of Senior Capstone Practicum.
·       Complete Senior Capstone Practicum folio and include documentation of all ASL reflections, time sheets, and evidence of hands-on-activities. 
Directions for Academic Service Learning Reflections
The purpose of the reflection paper is to share the connection between the service experience and the teaching/learning objective. The goals of service learning are to:  1) enhance classroom learning, 2) meet community needs, and 3) foster civic responsibility/civic engagement.
THIS IS A GROUP PROJECT
1)     On weeks six of the course, you will submit a 2 page type-written paper on the first objective that you and your group have chosen to focus on during your service learning experience. Paper must be submitted to the drop-box by due date in the electronic week.
2)     On weeks seven of the course, you will submit a 2 page type-written paper on the second objective that you and your group have chosen to focus on during your service learning experience. Paper must be submitted to the drop-box by due date in the electronic week.
3)     The highest potential points for your Service Learning Reflections are 10-points. Each reflection is worth a possible 5 points. Please see ASL Grading Rubric for details
4)     Paper should follow appropriate APA format in reference to the use of headings, font, and spacing.
5)     Paper should demonstrate correct spelling/grammar/punctuation.
6)     List the names of all members of your group on the cover page of your paper submission.
7)     Group members will receive the same grade (score) for the submitted paper (s)


Academic Service Learning Reflections Grading Rubric

Category
Proficient
Apprentice
Novice
Score
Relevant and Meaningful Service within the community
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student acknowledges a responsibility to community regarding issues pertinent to the service and expresses a commitment to working towards specific solution(s).
Student expresses insight into community issues pertinent to the service project and integrates a personal sense of responsibility to participating in a solution but does not apply that knowledge.
Student demonstrates a limited awareness of personal responsibility to community.

Enhanced Academic Learning
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student develops a perspective based on both theory and service.
Student expresses some connection between theory and service.
Student does not apply theory, or there is a limited, unclear connection of theory to service.

Purposeful Civic Learning
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student expresses empathy and awareness of personal role in the solution and makes a connection to the bigger picture.
Student expresses awareness of issues pertaining to one-on-one connection on the project but these are not applied.
Student demonstrates limited awareness of the purpose of obtaining ASL credit.

Purposeful Reflections
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student expresses how she/he could change as a result of the service.
Student expresses a connection between service and self. (For example, “I feel good about having done this good deed.”)
Student expresses very limited or no connection between service and self.

Critical Thinking
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student begins to argue for conclusions based on evidence but arguments remain concrete.
Student begins to ask questions and tries to see different perspectives.
Student accepts things at face value, as if all opinions were created equal. Opinions are stated without argument.


5
2.5
1.25

Scores
2.61  - 5 =  Proficient 
1.26 – 2.5 = Apprentice
0-1.25 = Novice

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