A Faculty-Friendly Framework for Improving Teaching and Learning through Service-Learning

Authors

  • Belinda Deal The University of Texas at Tyler, School or Nursing
  • Melinda Hermanns The University of Texas at Tyler, School of Nursing
  • Colleen Marzilli The University of Texas at Tyler, School of Nursing http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7831-2536
  • Rebecca Fountain Capella University, School of Education
  • Kouider Mokhtari The University of Texas at Tyler, School of Education
  • Rochell R McWhorter The University of Texas at Tyler, Department of Human Resources Development, Soules College of Business

Abstract

This manuscript highlights benefits of service-learning (SL) as a promising pedagogical approach to improving teaching and learning in college classrooms. Drawing on the collective experiences of integrating SL projects in university courses, the authors share a framework aimed at assisting faculty in higher education in designing, implementing, and evaluating SL projects across diverse higher education courses. A case example illustrating how SL projects can be infused in a graduate course is offered, and recommendations are provided for faculty who wish to integrate SL projects with the goal of improving teaching and learning in their college courses.

Author Biographies

Belinda Deal, The University of Texas at Tyler, School or Nursing

Dr. Deal is an associate professor of nursing and director of the BSN program. She is a Certified Nurse Educator and holds a PhD in nursing.

Melinda Hermanns, The University of Texas at Tyler, School of Nursing

Dr. Hermanns is an associate professor of nursing and director of the MSN program. She is a Certified Nurse Educator, Registered Nurse-board certifed, and certified as a Parish Nurse/Faith Communities Nurse and holds a PhD in nursing.

Colleen Marzilli, The University of Texas at Tyler, School of Nursing

Dr. Marzilli is an associate professor of nursing. She holds certifications as a Registered Nurse-Board Certified, Certified Case Manager, Public Health Nurse, Advanced-Board Certified, Certified Nurse Educator and Nurse Executive Administration-Board Certified. She holds a PhD and DNP in nursing.

Rebecca Fountain, Capella University, School of Education

Dr. Fountain is a part-time faculty member and mentor.  She holds a PhD in nursing.

Kouider Mokhtari, The University of Texas at Tyler, School of Education

Dr. Mokhtari is a Professor of Reading and Faculty Senate President.

Rochell R McWhorter, The University of Texas at Tyler, Department of Human Resources Development, Soules College of Business

Dr. McWhorter is an associate professor.  She holds a PhD in human resources development and is co-lead for the Service-Learning Faculty Learning Community.

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Published

2020-01-31

Issue

Vol. 10 (2020): Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education

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