Copyright (c) 2013 Boise State University All rights reserved. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp Recent documents in Service-Learning Program en-us Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:01:25 PDT 3600 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/49 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/49 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:42:29 PDT The purpose of our project was to educate community members of all age groups to provide them with a basic knowledge of the fundamental workings of the human body, with specific emphasis on skeletal muscle physiology and cardiovascular physiology. It is our hope that members of our target audiences will use this information for future self-directed inquiries into human physiology with regard to their own bodies. Regardless of their age, everyone can decide to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle. With the knowledge we provided the community, we hope they will appreciate that a healthy lifestyle is paramount to maintaining optimal functions of the major organ systems.

]]> Sasha Volgamore et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/48 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/48 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:38:29 PDT Service Project Purpose: Translate documents important in keeping communication between victims and WCI Learning goals: Using Spanish in a natural context, expanding your vocabulary and improving your ability to express ideas in Spanish, experiencing meaningful involvement with local community, and increasing civic responsibility.

]]> Emmanuel Reyes http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/47 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/47 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:36:32 PDT The purpose of HEP is to help migrant and seasonal farm workers who have worked in an agricultural job for at least 75 hours, and their children, who are 16years or older and have at least an 8th grade skill level in reading and math, to enhance socioeconomic mobility through education by providing an opportunity to take advantage of federally-sponsored GED training and tests. HEP also provides suitable lodging, meals, and health care for the duration of the student’s time in the residential program, as many of the students would otherwise be unable to attend. The learning goals for Service Learning in this class include: Gaining a more profound comprehension and awareness of the Hispanic language and culture, serving the Boise community employing the Spanish skills learned at BSU, expansion of vocabulary and skill in communicating in Spanish, interact with people from backgrounds that may be different from that of the service learning student, and providing a way to get the student significantly involved in the affairs of the local community.

]]> Ricky Morris http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/46 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/46 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:34:21 PDT The purpose of my service project was to help the ‘English only’ teacher interact with and teach the bilingual or ‘Spanish only’ speakers at Head Start. I also got to spend a lot of time with the children. ¡Muy divertido! The learning goals of my service project with Head Start include: to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Hispanic language and culture, to serve the Boise community, to know the community and interact with people from other countries, and finally to help create an international community where different cultures and languages can thrive together

]]> Hailey Wall http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/45 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/45 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:31:59 PDT Because Shakespeare holds such a prominent position in English-speaking world culture, it is important to open and expand access to understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Shakespeare to a constituency as wide-ranging as possible. To achieve this goal, Service-Learning students in ENGL 345 – Shakespeare’s Tragedies and Histories in Spring 2010 partnered with Lowell Elementary School for a fun and educational after-school program Over six weeks undergraduates in ENGL 345 taught a group of fourth through sixth graders about Shakespeare primarily through directing the elementary-school students in a shortened version of The Tempest

]]> Tiara Thompson et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/44 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/44 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:27:13 PDT Service Project Purpose: To help The Idaho Foodbank identify the volunteer needs of their partner agencies in order to better distribute aid throughout the Treasure Valley and the state of Idaho. Learning goals: To utilize the skills we have learned through our academic experiences in psychology to improve our community.

]]> Kristin Batten et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/43 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/43 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:23:51 PDT Service Project Purpose Help community agencies gain perceptive on underage drinking and perceptions of underage drinking among youth in the community. Learning goals: Applying psychological knowledge and research to issues in the real world.

]]> Ryan Jordan et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/42 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/42 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:19:49 PDT Service Project: As a group we conducted research on 5 different areas that each addressed a different social issue relevant to the LGBT population. Our hope is that the research we have done will significantly help The Community Center in several different ways like educating the mass population, use our research as “talking points” within the LGBT population, and also for future funding through gathering more memberships or possible grant proposals. Learning goals: To gain specific experiences relevant to supporting the understanding and appreciation of civic engagement as well as bridging the gap between psychology (theory and research) from the academic realm and community application between academic psychology and the “real world.”

]]> Ocariza http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/41 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/41 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:14:51 PDT This study looks at attitudes about homelessness. An online survey was administered gathering information about feelings and thoughts about homeless people, and the agencies that serve them.

]]> Jennifer Astley et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/40 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/40 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:45 PDT Service Project Purpose: The agency wanted us to interview refugees to determine how refugee services provided by them could be improved. Learning goals: To address controversial issues and social problems and to acquire a better understanding of the applications of psychological principles, specifically related to working with community agencies. To help sudents gain specific experiences relevant to supporting their understanding and appreciation of civic engagement, complete direct-service hours, and complete a community-based project.

]]> Laura Hezeltine et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/39 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/39 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:07:19 PDT Provide statistical data for betterment of the 2nd Annual Idaho Conference on Refugees. Students will gain experiences in bridging the gap between psychology (theory and research) from the academic realm and community applications, between academic psychology and the “real world.”

]]> Sara Burrington et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/38 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/38 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:57:21 PDT We found that participants were in favor of after-school programs and we also found that they think after-school programs were beneficial. Even though we didn’t specifically ask the participant “what part of development do you think after-school programs benefit a child or adolescent,” we think it is safe to infer that the participants view after-school programs and/or activities as beneficial to development in general. Future research is still needed to evaluate future improvements that can be made in after-school programs.

]]> Shirree Reynolds et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/37 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/37 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:51:38 PDT Service Project Purpose To create curriculum to educate refugee parents on the parenting needs of children ages birth to two years. Learning Goals Apply basic concepts of population-focused practice to parental situations, perform targeted community assessments centered on parenting needs of the refugee population, and create curriculum focused on meeting identified needs.

]]> Will Baisden et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/36 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/36 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:46:45 PDT Service Project Purpose: Provide health assessment data to faculty and student at the high school, as well as conduct a health fair tailored toward specific student health needs. Learning Goals: To assess the health needs of students at the local high school and produce a summary report of findings

]]> Summer Nave et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/35 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/35 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:41:33 PDT Service Project Purpose: We identified dentists in the Central District Health Department region who perform fluoride varnish on underserved children aged 3 and under. The information was formatted into a usable database, separated by zip code. A map, identifying locations of those dentists in District 4, was created. Learning goals: Apply basic concepts of population-focused practice to client situations, and perform targeted community assessments centered on an identified need of an agency working with a population. Implement short-term interventions and make recommendations for short and long-range goals and interventions for the agency/population.

]]> Crystal Bryant et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/34 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/34 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:28:08 PDT Service Project Purpose: To assess barriers of lead screening among Ada and Elmore Counties Health Care Providers that work with Head Start and Early Head Start children and families and to encourage the use of routine screening methods as part of an early childhood examination regiment through the presentation of available data. Learning Goals: To learn to collaborate with a community agency outside of our discipline. To apply research methods and assessment skills. To utilize community resources as a way of promoting the health of children

]]> Kayla Anthony et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/33 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/33 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:19:22 PDT Service Project Purpose: Continue with health promotion and determine reason for low attendance at the Boise Senior Activities Center (BSAC) location. Learning Goals: Practice skills required by professional nurses working in community and public health. Apply basic concepts of population-focused practice to client situations, and perform targeted community assessments centered on an identified need or question of a population or agency working with a population.

]]> Anne Lawler et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/32 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/32 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:10:51 PDT requested assistance to address quality of care issues identified among senior refugees receiving personal care services from a family member or refugee personal care provider. Our group interacted with the refugee community during English and citizenship classes, the Somali Bantu Food Distribution project. Our group worked closely with SW Idaho AAA to determine the need for a consistent training manual to be used in conjunction with interpreters to ensure that refugee caregivers receive adequate training to provide high quality care. Using extensive literature review our group developed a comprehensive, basic personal care manual addressing personal care services, while taking into consideration literacy levels, and limitedEnglish skills.

]]> Alina Austin et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/31 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/31 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:06:17 PDT Service project purpose : to develop creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills by identifying and analyzing real world problems and solving those problems through engineering concepts on multi-disciplinary teams .

]]> Zach Miller et al. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/30 http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/slp/30 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:02:39 PDT Project Goals: Attend volunteer training and provide feedback on training methods and supplemental resources. Learning goals: In their assessment, students looked at ways of incorporating material from class on second language acquisition into training materials. The ultimate goal of this project was to help ensure that future ELC volunteers feel prepared and well-equipped to provide the best support for ELC staff when volunteering.

]]> Janelle Derie et al.