The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain insight into the customs, attitudes or values of another cultural group and an appreciation of the cultural diversity in society. Locate an organization that serves an aging population of an ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural group other than your own. Volunteer on at least three (3) occasions at this organization and document your experiences working with aging adults from a background unfamiliar to you. Compose a short (2-3 page) report on things learned during this experience. Note ways in which course material can be tied to what you witness. Also note any changes in how you view the cultural group and individuals you come in contact with. As you begin your service learning placement, please remember that you will be a representative yourself and Empire State College in the community. USE PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR IMAGINATION FOR VOLUNTEERING.

SERVICE LEARNING

Order Description

• How did this experience challenge your assumptions and stereotypes?
• Why do you do service? For self-interest or altruism?
• Describe how teamwork and collaboration played a part in providing a service for the community?
• How does evidenced-based practice relate to community health.
• Describe the importance of health promotion and health teaching in the community setting.
Course Objective: The following course objectives will be fulfilled by participating in this service learning project:
• Identify methods of personal responsibility and accountability in the nursing profession (Professional Idenity).
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, patients, and staff in all aspects of course learning activities and assignments (Teamwork and Collaboration).
• Explain the concepts of evidenced-based practice, in managing the care of one patient with a commonly occurring alteration in health, in collaboration with the healthcare team (Evidenced-Based Practice).
• Develop a basic teaching plan for an assigned patient using appropriate teaching methods. (Health Teaching & Health Promotion)

Reflections

1. Introduction
2. Select reflection questions to adequately address the service learning project.

3. Personal reflection:
• Describe the importance of this project.
• What did you learn during this service learning project?

4. What is your civic responsibility to the community?

5. How did participation in this event play a role in developing your professional identity?

SLO: Professional Identity

40 points

SERVICE LEARNING

Order Description

• How did this experience challenge your assumptions and stereotypes?
• Why do you do service? For self-interest or altruism?
• Describe how teamwork and collaboration played a part in providing a service for the community?
• How does evidenced-based practice relate to community health.
• Describe the importance of health promotion and health teaching in the community setting.
Course Objective: The following course objectives will be fulfilled by participating in this service learning project:
• Identify methods of personal responsibility and accountability in the nursing profession (Professional Idenity).
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, patients, and staff in all aspects of course learning activities and assignments (Teamwork and Collaboration).
• Explain the concepts of evidenced-based practice, in managing the care of one patient with a commonly occurring alteration in health, in collaboration with the healthcare team (Evidenced-Based Practice).
• Develop a basic teaching plan for an assigned patient using appropriate teaching methods. (Health Teaching & Health Promotion)

Reflections

1. Introduction
2. Select reflection questions to adequately address the service learning project.

3. Personal reflection:
• Describe the importance of this project.
• What did you learn during this service learning project?

4. What is your civic responsibility to the community?

5. How did participation in this event play a role in developing your professional identity?

SLO: Professional Identity

40 points