How to Teach About Gender Issues through Service-learning

• In Event: Service Learning Discussion Circles Turns 10: Celebrate Service-Learning in Communication Classrooms

Abstract

Most of our Communication classes have at least some component related to gender and communication. Many of our classes focus more directly on gendered issues, such as Gender Communication and Intercultural Communication. Additionally, some of us are also involved in the Women’s and/or Gender Studies programs on our campus, which are often interdisciplinary. This roundtable will focus on how you can use service-learning to teach your students about gender issues. More specifically, I will give you a list of service-learning placement ideas, descriptions of the assignments, and ideas for how to assess the students learning. I will also provided feedback from my students and the service-learning partners on what they thought of the experiences.

Author

• Jessica Henry, Hastings College