Date of Degree Completion

Spring 2022

Degree Type

Capstone - Open Access

Instructor/Advisor

Melissa Nemon

Abstract

Service-learning is a pedagogy which allows students to test their classroom knowledge in real- world scenarios, while also serving a greater good. Students may find that guided reflection of service-learning provides additional context to their classroom knowledge. Without proper guided reflection, students may not experience deep learning, or may not be critical of the role they play in communities. Mindfulness is one suggested practice to guide students’ reflection, and to promote the more equitable practice of critical service-learning. Through an interactive virtual workshop, students in a civic engagement fellowship program were taught principles of mindfulness and how they may be used to reflect on past service-learning. Workshop activities encouraged participants to learn new theories of mindfulness and critical service-learning, and to apply them to social issues. Participants utilized the principles of mindfulness in workshop activities, suggesting that the hands-on activity was an effective method to teach the topic.

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