Problem Based Service Learning: A Fieldguide for Making a Difference in Higher Education

This document is intended as a practical, user-friendly guide for faculty and others interested in problem based service learning. A compilation of authors in the field address all aspects of integration: an introduction, project design, community partner relations, building community in the classroom, building student capacity, problem statement, project management, assessment of learning, and reflection and connection. Problem Based Service Learning (PBSL) Fieldguide provides clear guidance on how to implement successful learning focused service in higher education. The college faculty who contributed to this guide describe their real world experiences using problem based learning to achieve their course learning outcomes through service to the community. Each chapter in the guide addresses a particular component of PBSL explaining its importance, offering concrete tools, strategies, and tips for faculty and students, and sharing a case study of this principle in action.