Below are some frequently asked asked questions in regards to CSL and what it entails.
What does CSL stand for?
Community Service-Learning
What is CSL?
CSL is defined as an educational approach that integrates community service into educational practices. Students and instructors work within communities outside of the class to work towards outcomes that are mutually beneficial for all involved.
How is a CSL different from any other course?
Instead of traditional, in-class learning, CSL gives a more hands-on approach for all involved. Instructors and students collaborate with active members of the community to develop functional and long-lasting relationships that enhances the teaching of instructors, benefits the learning experiences of the students and satisfies and offers support to the community partners.
Who is Involved in CSL?
- Teachers with Students
- Students with their Peers
- Teachers with Administrators
- Teachers with Community Partners
- Community Partners with the Community
How does CSL benefit me?
Instructors can gain experience in new methods of teaching as well as connecting with students on a whole new level. They also cultivate life-long partnerships with community partners which essentially benefits not only those involved in the CSL collaboration, but community members as well.
Students can try a new method of learning that applies the theory they have learned in a real-world situation. They can learn the benefits of collaboration with teachers and assistants and understand some of the needs of their community.
Community partners/Volunteer Organizations can use the resources of students and their teachers to gain aid in their work helping them to achieve their goals faster and often even more creatively with less demands on the time of their staff.
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