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Developing Your Course for EXL

Join Deana Raffo, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies, as she explores innovative methods for developing courses focused on experiential learning. This session will highlight EXL projects in classes like LEST 3010 and EXL 3020, which integrate community engagement and reflective practices. Participants will discover the benefits of connecting theory to real-world applications, fostering collaboration, and understanding servant leadership. Learn strategies to promote student accountability and enhance the learning experience while driving a shift in educational paradigms.

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Developing Your Course for EXL

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  1. Developing Your Course for EXL MTSU’s First Tuesday Series on Experiential Learning Deana Raffo Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies Speech & Theatre

  2. EXL Projects • LEST 3010 Leadership Theories & Practices • Business/Community Leader Interview applied project • Servant Leadership Project service project • EXL 3020 Leadership Studies Practicum • Leadership Role campus or community • Reflective Exercises blogging and final paper

  3. Rewards for Students • Deepened understanding of theories • Networking • Opportunity to get out of “comfort zone” • Meaningful • Collaboration

  4. My Rewards • Deepened understanding of class concepts • Catalyst for paradigm shift • Enjoyment in grading papers • Collaboration with Student Affairs

  5. Challenges • Students who choose to “take the easy way out” will not get as much out of the assignment • Remembering the EXL grading rubric • Determining service hours

  6. Tips • Emphasize that grade is for the demonstrated learning, not the interview or service. • Complete EXL rubric while grading papers. • Require verification. • Evaluate advantages/disadvantages to doing class vs. individual vs. small group projects. • Give students class time for the projects.

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