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.
SchoolStudent Success
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 120-credit-points of completed study in a degree course at La Trobe and subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/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.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe how the service learning placement contributes to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Activities:
- Community project plan, reflective essay, online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Create a service learning project plan; monitor and report on progress and outcomes of the plan
- Activities:
- Reflective essay, self-reflective progress report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
03. Demonstrate and evidence the La Trobe Cultural Qualities (Innovative, Care, Accountability, Connected)
- Activities:
- Reflective essay, community project plan
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Reflect on and evaluate events and experiences that occurred during a service learning placement
- Activities:
- Community project plan, discussion modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Reflect on the effectiveness of your written and verbal communication skills within a team setting
- Activities:
- Community project, reflective essay, self-reflective progress report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
22
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMollie Dollinger
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 2.0 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"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion Forums | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Community Project Plan (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-Reflective Progress Report (500 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Essay (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |