Crossing the Border Through Service-Learning

This is a service-learning course designed for preservice and in-service teachers and other students who wish to have an immersion experience in the Latino community. The students will have the opportunity to interact in a personal way with members of the community, thereby enriching their understanding of the culture and the language. This is a grass roots program that will be driven by the needs of the Latino community. The course itself will be co-constructed by the students, the members of the Latino community who are involved in the project, and the instructor. This immersion in a diverse culture will provide exposure to different perspectives in preparation for teachers working with students who represent diverse cultures in the classroom.