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Service Learning Courses

The Center offers three student development classes during Fall and Winter semesters, and one during Spring term. Each class meets once a week and carries one credit.

StDev 290 —

Learning through Service: Theory and Application




When Offered:

In Fall and Winter semesters, section 1 is Mondays from 5:30-6:20 and section 2 is Wednesdays from 5:30-6:20.
In Spring Term, it is held on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:50 PM.
This class is 1.0 credit hour.

Instructor:

Chris Crippen
2330 WSC
801-422-1281
chris_crippen@byu.edu

This course provides students the opportunity to learn about service practice, motivation for service, service philosophies and theories, the fourth aim of a BYU education, the power of reflection in service, personal/skill development, and learning through service.

StDev 132 —

Introduction to Peer Education (tutoring, mentoring, etc.)



When Offered:

Fall 1st and 2nd terms, Winter 1st and 2nd terms
Wednesdays from 5:00-6:50 pm
This class is 1.0 credit hour.

Instructor:

Becky Smoot
2330 WSC
801-422-4681
rebecca_smoot@byu.edu

This course teaches basic tutoring skills. This course is designed and developed to provide students with an understanding of the role of a peer educator. It introduces and explains the tutoring cycle. It provides the knowledge and experience needed to develop effective college-level tutoring skills that facilitate academic success and improve learning. This is a blended course, meaning you will alternate meeting in person and learning content online.

By the end of this course, students will be able to do the following:

1. Students will understand the goals, roles, and best practices of tutoring and peer education.
2. Students will achieve CRLA-level proficiency in peer education.
3. Students will appreciate the value of tutoring and peer education.

StDev 133 —

Advanced Peer Education (tutoring, mentoring, etc.)




When Offered:

Fall 2nd Term, Winter 2nd Term
Mondays from 5:00-6:50 PM
This class is 1.0 credit hour.


Instructor:

Coral Taylor
2330 WSC
801-422-1904
coral_taylor@byu.edu

This is a blended course, meaning you will alternate meeting in person and learning content online. This course develops advanced-level peer educator and tutor approaches. It focuses on teaching and applying analytical thinking skills. It provides the knowledge and experience needed to advance effective college-level tutoring skills that facilitate academic success and improve learning. NOTE: Level Two can be taken before Level One.

By the end of this course, students will be able to do the following:

1. Students will appreciate the value of tutoring specific groups.
2. Students will achieve CRLA advanced-level proficiency in tutoring.
3. Students will develop advanced peer educator/tutoring skills.
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