Immersion Reunion Gathering
Outline with group reflection questions for a post-trip gathering.
Reflection Journal
/0 Comments/in Group Formation, Post-Trip, Reflection, University of ScrantonWe use this journal as we prepare during the spring semester and when in country on service trip in May/June.
Short-term Service Trips Matter
/0 Comments/in Budgets & Finance, Group Formation, Marquette University, Post-Trip, Reading ResourcesDescription: Student reflection about the positive impact that short-term service trips have on long-term service and financial commitments as a counter to recent negative press about these trips.
Deepening The Learning: Against the Globalization of Superficiality
/0 Comments/in Assessment, Evaluation & Assessment, Group Formation, Post-Trip, Reading Resources, Xavier UniversityDescription: Presentation delivered by Irene Hodgson (Xavier University) and Kevin Fitzgerald (University of Ohio – Miami) at the “After Immersion: Keep the Fire Burning” conference
“The Penguin Was Real” by Dean Brackley, S.J.
/in DePaul University, Group Formation, Post-Trip, Reading Resources, ReflectionDescription: A reflection by Dean Brackley, S.J., about his time in Peru and the reality of poverty in our world
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Post-Trip Reflection Ideas
/in DePaul University, Post-Trip, ReflectionDescription: List of Post-Trip Reflection activity ideas De Paul uses during post-trip meetings. Leaders are trained to do various of these reflections.
Participant Reflection Journal
/in DePaul University, Post-Trip, ReflectionDescription: All DePaul University immersion participants receive this reflection journal to use before, during, and after the immersion. Included at the end are some ‘coming home’ resources that students explore in the van or plane ride and post-trip meetings.
Moving Like a Starfish: Beyond a Unilinear Model of Student Transformation in Service Learning Classes
/in Group Formation, Post-TripDescription: Article entitled “Moving Like a Starfish: Beyond a Unilinear Model of Student Transformation in Service Learning Classes” published in a 2006 edition of the Journal of College and Character.
Appalachian Institute Immersion Goals Outline
/in Appalachia, Evaluation & Assessment, Group Formation, Post-Trip, Wheeling Jesuit UniversityDescription: General outline of basic goals for Appalachian Institute immersion trips and ways to meet them through proper planning and reflection pieces.
Appalchian Institute Resource Guide
/in Appalachia, Group Formation, Post-Trip, Wheeling Jesuit UniversityDescription: A resource guide given to groups before coming on an Appalachian Institute (Wheeling Jesuit) immersion experiences. Books, websites, and film suggestions are given on issues pertaining to health, politics, environment, culture, and more!