The Service Learning Program: MEDI 2612 Launch & Learn Session for 2019-20 Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager and the Service Learning Leadership Team
Launch & Learn Agenda • Service Learning defined • Volunteerism vs. Service Learning • Program Requirements • Med 2 student rep • Application timeline • Program expectation & timeline • Developing an experience • Application form and Worksheet • Faculty Lead – Why participate? Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
CACMS (6.6) Dalhousie Medicine encourages and supports UGME students to participate in service learning activities as an opportunity to gain knowledge of community and patient needs. Service learning is defined as “A structured learning experience that combines community service with preparation and reflection ” (CACMS 2015). Community Preparation Service Reflection Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
Volunteerism vs. Service Learning Community Service Community Volunteerism Engagement Service Learning Academic Practical Learning Experience Internship Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
Program Requirements General Orientation Community On-Going Discussion Preparation Service Threads in Brightspace Reflection SL Experiences (minimum 20 hours) Reflection SL Year End Celebration Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE Current Med 2 Service Learning Program rep and program participant Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
Service Learning Application Timeline March-April May 2019 June-August September October 2019 2019 2019 2019 – April • May 31 st – 2020 applications due • Applications • Registration • Orientation launch • Preparation • Project work • 20 hours in SL plan experience Additional due dates: December 13 th – Mid-Point reflection assignment • April 24 th – Final reflection and projects • Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
Developing a SL Experience Where do you start? Determine if there are a few of the community partner project ideas that interest you OR You have a connection (or a desire to connect) to a particular organization to complete your service learning experience
Pathways to SL Experience Creation Creating a SL Experience Choosing from Developing your existing options own Ensure potential Connect Program Indicate top three community Manager with Co-Create a SL choices on Submit application Submit application partner meets the community project draft application program criteria partner Register for MEDI Register for MEDI 2612 2612 Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
Service Learning Program Application and Worksheet Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
Service Learning Program Application and Worksheet Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
WHY PARTICIPATE? Faculty Leads: Dr. Marc Nicholson & Dr. Dan Boudreau
LEADERSHIP TEAM Faculty Co-Leads Dr. Marc Nicholson (Pediatrician in Saint John, NB) Dr. Dan Boudreau (Emergency physician in Dartmouth, NS) Administrative Leads Sarah Peddle (Program Manager, GHO) Rebecca Jamison (Administrative support for DMNB) Student Leads Eric Comeau (Med 2 rep DMNB) Libby Morrison (Med 2 rep DMNS) Alex Wong (Med 1 rep DMNB) Rumana Rafiq (Med 1 rep DMNS) Additional Supports Shawna O’Hearn (Director, GHO), Said Msabaha (Acting Director, GHO) Dr. Christy Simpson (Department Head, Bioethics) Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
Thank you! Any questions? Service Learning Program - Launch & Learn Presented by Sarah Peddle, Program Manager & the SLLT
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