Service-Learning (SL)(GCAP)

The interdisciplinary GE Capstone courses and independent studies enable students to: 

  • Synthesize knowledge from various disciplines and to provide innovative solutions to solve a societal or global problem;
  • Value the importance of working as a team for the common good;
  • Show what has been learnt in the classroom and experiential environments can be applied to addressing an important issue faced by local, regional, and the global community.

 

Service-learning is an experiential pedagogy that integrates academic learning with service, enabling students to creatively apply their knowledge and skills to address community needs.

 

Intended Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply academic knowledge and skills to address societal issues and community needs;
  • Grow in empathy and self-understanding;
  • Develop social awareness and commitment to the community;
  • Formulate new ideas and/or perspectives about society and contributions they can make to its development;
  • Identify ways to strengthen professional skills and generic competencies (e.g., creativity, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork).

 

* “Instructor’s Approval” is required for enrolment in this course. Please liaise with offering department for enrollment details.