Arqus Workshop on service learning

Register now for this international online workshop for teachers on the 5th of July. Service learning is an effective and challenging method for students to gain theoretical knowledge and train practical competences at the same time within a meaningful environment.

WHEN: 5th of July (05.07.2022)

ONLINE: via Zoom, 9am-4pm (CET)

Language of instruction: English

The workshop is free of charge. Registration required. Teachers who work at an Arqus partner institution can participate. Topics covered in the workshop

Introducing service-learning as a teaching method (in comparison to others). Types of service-learning and E-service-learning

Benefits of service-learning for students, teachers and community partners. Involving community partners in service-learning

Service-learning in practice: difficulties and solutions

Specificities of assessing service-learning courses

Good practice examples and worksheets

Methods: During the training, a mix of theoretical and practical inputs and participatory, interactive methods in small groups will be applied.

Trainer: Dr. Katharina Resch, MSc

Katharina Resch is a sociologist and educational researcher at the University of Vienna, Austria; research interests: educational research and didactics, diversity, inclusion, and service-learning.

For more details and registration visit our website.