One of the experiential learning programs that characterize learning at our university is a subject called "service learning."This is a learning method that allows students to deepen their own learning through the discovery of issues in the community by autonomously and proactively participating in community contribution activities and being actively involved in society.
In this year's Tourism Department, as one of the service learning classes, first-year students are participating in an activity to assist the leader of a local Boy Scout group.In fact, I, the author of this column, is the leader of the group I volunteer on my days off.
After understanding the philosophy and system of Scout education based on experiential learning in the preparatory study, students participate in the activities of the Boy Scout troop and experience the planning, drafting and implementation of activity programs.The first activities that the students participated in were cleaning local shrines and crafting toys by rolling marbles.While enjoying activities with scouts in the 3rd and 4th grades of elementary school, I assisted the leaders who carried them out.
Students will learn about the physical and mental development of children and the social background of the community surrounding them, and by participating autonomously and independently in community activities for youth education, they will be able to communicate with children, leaders, and parents. Acquire the ability to manage activity programs and actively contribute to society.
Faculty of International Communication Department of Tourism Eiji Tanaka
