Service-learning as a means to developing self-awareness, communication skills, and leadership capabilities

leadership development, social responsibility, service-learning

Come and discuss how volunteering in local organizations can build students’ self-awareness, social responsibility, and communication skills while contributing meaningfully to their leadership development. This informal information period followed by small round table discussions will initiate idea creation for incorporating service-learning or volunteer work into your courses. Examples of service-learning and follow-up assignments will be provided, as will time for brainstorming how to develop these in your own classrooms.

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