Examples & Snapshots

One of the greatest aspects of SL is its flexibility in form and substance. SL can be applied to almost any subject or class style. Below are just a few examples of how SL has been incorporated into different classes and projects.

General Examples:

Child Psychology: Students tutor children at Headstart.
Chemistry: Students test ponds for West Nile Virus.
Communication: Students design a P.R. campaign for the Housing Authority.
Personal Health: Students help youth learn nutrition guidelines.

Sample Syllabi from Boise State faculty

ART 300 Multicultural Art (K.Keys)
PSYCH 419 Children and Families: Multicultural Perspectives (A. Maserik)
ENGR 120 Intro to Engineering (C. Sevier)
NONPROF 240 Intro to Nonprofit Management (J. Hansen)

Course Highlights:

Read about specific SL courses that were highlighted in the Campus Update