Summary of information on each course / module

Name of Course /
Module :
Course Code :

Community Service Learning

Name(s) of academic
staff :

Xavier Sinnapan

Rationale for the inclusion

of the course / module in
the program :

The study of which incorporates community-based learning provides

evidence of this component of the educational experience. Students
should be able to independently analyze the syllabus to gain knowledge
of the role community-based learning will have in the course.

Semester and Year offered

:

Year 2 Semester 1

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT) :
L = Lecture
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
O = Others
IL = Independent Learning

80

Credit Value :

2.0

Prerequisite (if any) :

None

Objectives :

10

Learning outcomes :

On completion of the course, students will

1. Be able to identify significant course description which includes
description of community-based learning approach for the course
2. Be able to engage critically issues pertaining to learning objectives
for students which address the community-based service
experience
3. Be able to apply general service objectives for community partners
to their daily works.

11

Transferable Skills :
Skill and how they are
developed and assessed ,
project and practical
experience and Internship

Development:
Students will communicate better with others and develop more
tolerance for other lifestyles and points of view through the study of
community service.

MPU 2232

Face to Face
L
4

T
0

P
76

IL

Total Guided and Independent

Learning

80

4 + 76 = 80

To introduce students to an overview of opportunities for structured

reflection on the connections between academic content and service
provided.

Skill:
Understand that society and cultures throughout community have used
service to communicate ideas and to develop functions and structures
Recognize the form, function, meaning, and expressive qualities of
community service change from culture to culture
Know that works of community service relate to specific cultures, times,
and places
Know that community service influenced by people, surrounding and
environment
( Critical, creative, and analytical thinking )

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Teaching-learning and
assessment strategy :

Assessment Strategy:
1. Participation in class discussions and activities
2. Readings/discussions/presentations (i.e. course content) related to
the community service experience, illustrating a deliberate connection
between the academic content and the community service experience
3. Projects/assignments related to the community service experience
4. Opportunities for structured reflection through assignments, journals,
discussions, and other mechanisms set explicitly in syllabus
5. Assessment of community experience as an explicit component of
determining grading for the course
6. Evidence of integration of the community-based experience with other
methods of instruction and learning
Understand the value and significance of the community service in
relation to history, citizenship, the environment, and social development.

13

Synopsis :

14

Mode of Delivery

15

Assessment Methods
and Types :

16
17

Teaching-learning :
Teaching and learning takes a variety of forms in this module. This
program principally takes the form of lecture and supervisions.
Participation is needed to visualize their effort and community service

Mapping of the course /

module to the program
Aims :
Mapping of the course /
module to the program
Learning Outcomes :

Lecture / Discussion / Video Screening / Community Service

Class Participation/Planning/Meeting

-40%

Journals
( Reading, report & presentation )

- 10%

College Interview

5%

Team Events

45%

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COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING MPU 2232

MATRIX LEARNING OUTCOME
1.
2.

Mapping of the module to the Programme Aims

Mapping of the module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes
Based on 8 Domains ( LO MQA )
Programme Learning Outcome ( PLO )

Develop a knowledge and understanding of

the principle and the process of Community
Service
2. Students are able to produce a range of
academic and professional service using
method appropriate to Community Service
Learning

LO
1

LO
2

LO
3

LO
4

LO
5

LO
6

LO
7

1.

3. Create communication solutions

implementing the various stages of the
creative approach to community.
4. Integrate the students creative, practical
and technical capabilities to manage a
major, self-generated project/community
service.
5. To provide a broad range of skills and
knowledge in the communication and
develop the ability to approach society using
appropriate needs and standards.

LO
8

Learning Outcomes
Based on 8 Domains ( LO MQA )
Course Learning Outcome ( CLO )
LO
1
1. Be able to identify significant project and
service that can be served and carry out
towards society and environment.
2. Be able to engage critically issues
pertaining to discussion, circulation and
consumption of the projects and works
assigned.
3. Be able to apply community project or
service to their daily life.

LO
2

LO
3

LO
4

LO
5

LO
6

LO
7

LO
8

Learning Outcomes Based on 8 Domains (LO MQA)

LO1: Knowledge
LO2: Practical skill: ability to work practically and render in different aspect and carry out hardwork in
a neat and proficient manner.
LO3: Social skills and responsibility
LO4: Values, attitude and professionalism
LO5: Communication, leadership and team skills: ability to communicate via spoken or written
language. Able to express, present ideas, opinions ably and confidently.
LO6: Critical Thinking, problem solving and scientific methods: ability to analyze a problem and find
intelligent solutions to these problems.
LO7: Information management and lifelong learning skills
LO8: Managerial and entrepreneurial skills

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Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic

WEEK

TOPIC AND CONTENT

CREDIT
HOURS

CONTAC
T HOURS

IL

Course Overview
- Survey of Group Mission
- Goals and Projects

Introduction to Module
- Why Community Service
- Relevance Of Community Service

Assigning Students to Team

Definition of Responsibilities.
Setting Team Goals

Planning and Team Report

- Progress

Group work starts

- Implementation

Activities

Implementation

Activities

Implementation

10

EVENTS

11

Report Preparation

-Substance
-Outcome
12

Interviews, Video screening

13

Presentation/Summative Evaluation

14

19

Reflection and Evaluation

Main references supporting the course

Addition reference supporting the course
TOPIC

AUTHOR

PUBLISHER

YEAR

1. Successful
Marketing
Strategies for
Nonprofit
Organizations

Barry J. McLeish

John Wiley & Sons

1995

2. Managing the NonProfit Organization:

Principles and
Practice Reprint
edition

Peter Ferdinand Drucker

Harper business

1992

Stan Hutton

Nonprofit Charitable Orgs

http://nonprofit.about.com
/library/weekly/aa090199.
htm

3. How To Recruit and

Keep Volunteers"
Nonprofit
Charitable Orgs
4. Successful
Fundraising: A
Complete
Handbook for
Volunteers
and Professionals
5. Building Credibility
with the Powers
that Be

1997
Joan Flanagan

Moore, Gail and Mackenzie,

Marilyn

McGraw Hill

1999

Heritage Arts Publishing,

1807 Prairie Avenue,
Downers Grove

1990

Plume

1994

6. How to Run a
Meeting
Mary A. de Vries
20

Other additional
information :