GESH2011 Service learning: Bringing Knowledge to Life
Course Description
This course is in line with GE’s goals and objectives in terms of a balanced education, intellectual development and promotion of civic-mindedness. In particular, this course provides experiential learning experiences for students to develop essential skillsets and mindsets, including problem-solving, critical thinking and resilience, for future challenges in life and work through their service. Additionally, they will further explore the potential of applying multidisciplinary knowledge and concepts of civic engagement to real-life situations. Most importantly, this course will allow students to better understand the community’s needs from a new perspective and become civically engaged citizens of the community, willing to take the initiative to create changes in society
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
- build a better understanding of the community’s needs and real-life situations;
- develop essential skillsets and mindsets for future challenges in life and work;
- raise self-awareness in expressing their own emotions, feelings and experiences;
- strengthen the sense of citizenship in terms of empathy and caring for other stakeholders in the community;
- exchange insights and knowledge through multi-disciplinary group work.
Sustainable Development Goals
