Guiding Questions for

Service-Learning

Assume complexity:

How are you incorporating the knowledge, perspectives, identities and experiences of the community partners?


Bear witness and build empathy:


How can you ensure that you are fully present and listening deeply?

How can you create opportunities for this in your elective?


Center narratives:

How can your elective honor the lived experiences and stories of all community partners?

Is this engaging and fun?


Develop windows and mirrors:

Are there a diverse array of people and insight that can be included in your elective?

What do your community partners know?