Support from OSL in S-L

Office of Service-Learning (OSL) welcomes all faculty members who would like to incorporate Service-Learning (S-L) into their courses.  

 

OSL helps course instructors scope service projects in alignment to the Learning Outcomes of the S-L course and thereafter, identify suitable community partners. In the areas of student management, OSL facilitates student registration, training, reflection, and supervise students during the S-L practicum. Please refer to the Course Instructor Handbook for more information about Service-Learning, or contact one of our staff members.  

 

 

Service Pledge

OSL is committed to supporting faculty members to incorporate high quality S-L in their curriculum. The office facilitates collaboration with community partners, develop students’ S-L knowledge and other transferable skills, and ensure S-L projects complement the curriculum.  

 

OSL pledges delivery of below services: 

 

Timeline

Service Type

Performance Standard 

Jun - Aug (Semester 1)  

Nov - Dec (Semester 2)

Project Scoping

Scope service projects in alignment to the Learning Outcomes of the S-L course 

Identify suitable agency partners

Sep - Oct (Semester 1)

Jan - Feb (Semester 2)

S-L Registration

Facilitate a transparent registration process for students

Preparation Training and Transferable Skills Workshops
  • Organize Agency Orientation for students and faculty to understand the service deliverable/s

  • Assist the faculty through training to prepare students for their service practicum

  • Provide just-in-time online materials for students to sharpen relevant skills for their practicum

Oct – Nov (Semester1)  

Mar – Apr (Semester 2)

Practicum Supervision
  • Review students’ S-L project plan and offer constructive feedback

  • Monitor & ensure quality in the implementation of the service activities 

Reflection

Facilitate students’ learning through regular reflection activities  

Dec (Semester 1)

May (Semester 2)

Project Evaluation
  • Solicit agency partners’ feedback on students’ deliverables

  • Scope a follow-up project for sustainability