Community Service Initiative 1

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: SOCL61012
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 12
Effective Term: 2015/16 Indep. Study Hours: 52
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Students should have a knowledge of opportunities within the Institute or wider community where there is scope to engage as a volunteer and assist the organisation/project/agency.

Module Description/Aims:

  To encourage student engagement within its community, and reap the benefits thereof.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture24 Per Module
Tutorial12 Per Module


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Critically appraise the scale & scope of volunteering in Irish society;
2Comprehend and explain the role that volunteers play in the development of social capital;
3Analyse the skills and knowledge levels required to work effectively in a voluntary organisation, as a 'civic servant', and internalised same as applicable for future development
4Interpret and convert their service learning engagement to inculcate a wider civic dimension to their educational experience
5Demonstrate self awareness through reflection, of student's own communication style, personal development, ability to team-work, negotiate, problem-solve, motivate self/others and conflict manage.


 
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Learning Strategies
This module is delivered using a combination of lectures, guest lectures & tutorials. Theoretical aspects are presented in lecture format
Students volunteer with an organisation/agency/project, whereby they will learn experientially, each bringing individual experiences back to the classroom, for sharing with their peers. Students may elect to undertake their engagement during term time, (a minimum of 12 weeks) or may engage with a voluntary organisation over the summer vacation, which also facilitates overseas volunteering.
Tutorials in group format will allow for cross transfer of voluntary organisation/agency/project on site learning; Discussion on practices, issues, problems etc. experienced will be enabled, with helpful solutions encouraged. Individual tutorials will also facilitate lecture support to students, on a case by case basis
The DEAL model of critical reflection will be utilised, with associated critical thinking tools and rubrics.


 
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Content Detail
Introduction to the module and determination of learning outcomes• Aims and objectives clarified
• Conceptualising Service Learning as andragogy (reflection & reciprocity key concepts)
• Module assessment criteria (explanation of assessment rubric for portfolio)
Voluntary Sector• Definitions - volunteering, service learning, civic engagement
• Quantification and profiling of volunteerism in Irish society
• Development of volunteering
• Active citizenship and social capital
Why volunteer?• Motivations, altruistic/instrumental
• Benefits to communities/people, capacity building, community partnership building
Service Learning Environments• Guest lectures-Kerry Volunteer Bureau, Sports Officer, Societies Officer, Students' Union Officer,
Access Officer, Schools Liaison Officer, Cara Centre and other external organisation
representatives as appropriate
• Agreeing the relationship, contract of engagement, commitment/expectations, student/organisation guidelines
• Planning for 'civic' service
Portfolio Completion and Reflective Practice• Learning goals & objectives - Personal, Civic, Academic
• Learning styles
• Levels of reflection
• Understanding the DEAL model of critical reflection & its application


 
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Assessment Strategies
Assessment is 100% Continuous Assessment. This involves completing a reflective journal of evidence of work engaged in when volunteering, (using DEAL assessment rubric) (30%); preparatory personal development plan material submission (25%); Graded tutorial contribution (20%); while a final presentation to class peers, tutors & host organisations on personal development, academic learning & civic learning accounts for the final aspect of assessment (25%).


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Continuous AssessmentPersonal Development PlanPre-volunteering engagement preparatory submissions25
3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentReflective JournalThis involves the compilation of a reflective journal of evidence of the work engaged in over the volunteering duration, comprising a reflection on own learning, (personal development, academic & civic learning), and also contribution to the organisation30
5Continuous AssessmentPresentationPresentation of a synopsis of volunteer work area engaged with & personal growth/development, to peers, tutors, host organisations, allowing for any creative medium of message delivery desired - practical, computer aided power point, pictorial, through drama/dance etc.25
2Continuous AssessmentSeminarTwo graded seminar topics will be facilitated on aspects of social justice eg. Poverty in Ireland, Homelessness in Ireland, Substance abuse prevalence.20


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9781592139958The Unheard Voices - Community Organizations and Service Learning
Stoecker, R & Tryon, E. (eds)
Philadelphia: Temple University Press		2009-
Essential9781846042188Global Citizens
Gerzon, Mark
London: Ebury Publishing		2010-
Essential9780335220465Managing Civic & Community Engagement
Watson, David
London: Open University Press		2007-
Recommended0415384532Working with Volunteers in Sport
Cuskelly, Graham; Hoye, Russell; Auld, Chris
Elsevier		2006-
Recommended0954752430The Hidden Landscape. First Forays into Mapping Non Profit Organisations in Ireland
Donoghue, Freda
Centre for Non Profit Management, Trinity College		2006-
Recommended0707002370Social & Economic Value of Sport in Ireland
Delaney, L; Fahey, Tony
ESRI		2005-
Recommended0000000000A Will to Learn: Being a Student in an Age of Uncertainty
Dept. for Education and Skills
Open University Press		2007-
Recommended0000000000Where's the Learning in Service-Learning?
Eyler, J. & Files, D. E.
Jossey-Bass		1999-
Recommended9789211012461State of the World's Volunteerism Report - Universal Values for Global Wellbeing
United Nations Volunteers
UN Volunteers		2011-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Course MaterialSector Skill. Addressing the Training Needs of the Community & Voluntary Sector. (2005) The Wheel
Course MaterialTaskforce on Active Citzenship Reports (2007)
Websitewww.pobail.ie
Websitewww.irishsportscouncil.ie
Websitewww.comhairle.ie
Websitewww.activecitizen.ie
Websitewww.volunteeringireland.ie
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