Title: Service Learning
Course: DES 2701 Community Oral Health > Section: Module 8 - Service Learning

Introduction

This module introduces service-learning. It includes the definition, the benefits, and the challenges. Service-learning provides opportunities for students to apply the didactic knowledge learned in the classroom to an authentic situation. Service-learning initiatives are based on community-identified needs; therefore service-learning benefits the community and the students during their educational experience.

The dental hygiene students should be educated on the benefits of service-learning and should have the opportunity to experience the benefits of service-learning.Service-learning positively affects students’ commitment to service and their social responsibility. Service-learning in one example of experiential learning that can positively benefit the community.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Define service-learning and list distinguishing characteristics.
- List benefits of service-learning.
- List the challenges of service learning.

Readings & Resources

Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist. Geurink. 3rd ed. Chapter 11, pgs 283-305.

Assignments & Activities

- Post in the Module 8 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 8 Reflective Assignment.
- Complete the Module 8 Group Project #4 - Implementation.