TRINITY COLLEGE

FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 2005: Identity

Class Introduction to Community-Based Learning

(Service)

I. What is “community-based” learning?

II. Why is it part of the First Year Seminar?

III. Explain the Portfolio Requirements (20%)

IV. Distribute the Folders

V. Discussion: The Volunteer Experience and it’s connection with engagement and Community-building

1. Expectations

2. Safety tips

3. Various Guidelines

VI. Sources of Discomfort: Race, Class, gender, motivation

VII. What are the sources of Poverty? How distinct are “we” from such Poverty?

Start with a brief in-class writing exercise so that the students can process their thoughts and participate

VIII. Learning Contract & Deadlines

IX. Specific connections with “identity”

X. Critical Analysis will concern CBL