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SERVICE LEARNING IN THE COMMUNITY

LTU2SLC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The La Trobe online subject Service Learning in the Community provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to undertake 80 hours of volunteering and service learning placements in a community setting -either within Australia or overseas. Students engage in a professional setting that promotes the development of active citizenship, social responsibility and in-depth community knowledge. Service learning includes the opportunity to combine hands-on community service with theoretical platforms of reflection and evaluation - a skill that enhances students' employability and self-awareness. In self-sourced community placements, students learn to understand and meaningfully interact with a variety of factors driving, challenging and enriching local communities.

School: Student Success (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Mollie Dollinger

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: Community project plan, reflective essay, online modules, self-reflective progress report, video pitch.

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 120-credit-points of completed study in a degree course at La Trobe and subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Students cannot enrol in LTU2SLC after the second week of the teaching period. Depending on the placement, students may be required to arrange (at their own expense) a Working with Children Check and Police Check before enrolment. The Subject Coordinator has final approval over whether an individual placement is consistent with LTU2SLC.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe how the service learning placement contributes to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
02. Create a service learning project plan; monitor and report on progress and outcomes of the plan
03. Demonstrate and evidence the La Trobe Cultural Qualities (Innovative, Care, Accountability, Connected)
04. Reflect on and evaluate events and experiences that occurred during a service learning placement
05. Reflect on the effectiveness of your written and verbal communication skills within a team setting

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jason Brown

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jason Brown

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jason Brown

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jason Brown

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jason Brown

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mollie Dollinger

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mollie Dollinger

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mollie Dollinger

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mollie Dollinger

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mollie Dollinger

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mollie Dollinger

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.00 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Self directed online readings and activities

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Discussion Forums

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Community Project Plan (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective Essay (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5