Experiential Learning

BBED6803 Serving to Learn: Co-constructing the Community through Student Leadership

Project Details

This course focuses on developing student agency and leadership skills, which is essential for well-being and the development of competencies to positively influence the future. Students will have the opportunity to select a community service learning project from a pre-approved list (Strand A) or launch their own initiatives (Strand B). They will work with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in teams or individually to serve communities locally, regionally, or overseas. Throughout the service learning projects, collaboration and co-construction with students, teachers, and communities will be emphasised.

Projects on Offer 2026-27

Strand A - Service learning project(s) offered by community partners

To be announced.

Strand B – Students’ self-initiated EL project

Application

Students (individually or in teams of up to three) should complete and submit the EL Project Self-nomination Form below to [javascript protected email address] for approval. Once approved, the EL Team will enrol you in the course via the Student Information System (SIS).

EL Project Self-Nomination Form for UG

Application Deadline

September 8, 2026

Remarks

All Experiential Learning courses offered by the Faculty of Education are graded on a PASS/FAIL basis. Students will earn six credits upon successful completion of the course.
Students may need to study/work off-campus in schools/premises of our community partners and/or their collaborating partners.
The teaching staff and/or mentors from the community partners will review and evaluate students’ work throughout the course. If deemed appropriate, they may also provide feedback to support students’ progress and development.

Enquiries

Experiential Learning Team, Faculty of Education (Email: [javascript protected email address])