Reflections on the Impact of Service-Learning/Experiential Education for the Field of Human Services

• Main Authors: Taylor, Teresa Brooks, Kridler, Jamie Branam
• Format: Others
• Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2013
• Subjects: service-learning; human services; Counseling and Human Services; Service Learning
• Online Access: https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3630; https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4726&context=etsu-works

This article will address the importance of a holistic approach for human services by exploring the concept of community and utilizing service-learning/experiential education in human service courses. ACCESS (Achievement, Collaboration, Community, Education, Standards, and Services) will be covered by illustrating how service-learning/experiential education is a great pedagogy for collaborative partnerships between the university, community, students and faculty. Important elements of service learning/experiential education will be reviewed to provide a better understanding of the concepts. Reflections of the service experience will be included from students, community agency and faculty. Survey results will be utilized to demonstrate how service-learning/experiential education helps students achieve skills and a better understanding of course concepts while helping meet needed services in the community.