Recently there was a question on STP's PsychTeach listserv about service learning and how it is incorporated into courses.
If you've been thinking about adding a service learning component to a course or are considering revising an existing service learning requirement, here are some syllabi from the Project Syllabus database for courses that contain a service learning component. [If you use service learning, consider submitting your syllabus for peer review and possible inclusion in our database!]
Intro Psych: "Service learning students will contribute 15 hours of service over the semester, typically about 1½ hours per week for 10 weeks. You are welcome to "count" service in any public sector or voluntary organization you now are part of, or which you arrange. As well, about 20 spaces are available to students who would like to volunteer with the on-campus day care programme, Campus Kids." Philip Smith. http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/ps07intro.pdf
Multicultural Psychology: "You are to complete 10 hours of service-learning in either a public school or community program. This activity requires a serious commitment to the school/program. You are required to complete a service log and keep a critical reflection journal of your experiences." Lori Simons. http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/ls07multiculturalpsychology.pdf
Psych of Culture: "We are working with Journey's End, one of a handful of service providers for refugees in the community." Jill Norvilitis. http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/jn08culture.pdf
Abnormal Psych: "All students are required to complete 20 hours of service work at a location that works with individuals with mental illness." Meera Rastoogi. http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/mr07abnormal.pdf
Fieldwork in School Settings: "Each of you will be matched up with a school age child. You will be required to spend 20 hours over the semester (2 hours per week for 10 weeks in order to provide the school with consistent and predictable participation)." Tasha Howe. http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/th05fieldworkf.pdf
For more information about service learning in general, visit the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse. (Link will open in a new window.)
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