Center for Academic Service - Learning

Teaching Resources

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Swenson Hall 2047
Belknap and Catlin
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

ph. 715-394-8518

hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm

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Why AS-L

is a pedagogy
enhances students understanding of the course learning goals
is a form of experiential education
meets community-identified needs
allows students to apply what they are learning in class in the community and learn while they are serving
focuses equally on learning and service
is reciprocal because it benefits both the student and the service recipient
helps build partnerships between colleges and community-based organizations

internships, clinicals, or field studies which focus on learning rather than service
volunteerism which focuses on service and the service recipient but not on students and learning
free or convenient labor
work for pay
an "add-on"
a stand-alone, one-time project that does not relate to the course learning goals

	Volunteering/ Community Service	Academic Service-Learning	Internship
Primary Intended Beneficiary	Recipient	Recipient and Provider	Provider
Primary Focus	Service	Service and Learning	Learning
Nature of Service	Based on Interest	Based on Academic Learning Outcomes	Based on Career or Industry