Pre-Service-Learning Training Self-Test

After reading the Pre-Service-Learning Guide, please take the Self-Test below.

When you are finished, your information and test score will be sent to the Experiential Learning Office, K123 at the Fall River Campus.

If you have answered the questions correctly, a Certificate of Participation in Pre-Service Training will be sent to you at the email address you provided and your successful completion will be documented in the Civic Engagement Program database.

Your Information:
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	Self-Test:
	1. What are the main components of service-learning at BCC?   a. The service work is unpaid and is for a nonprofit agency or organization   b. The service-learning is related to a specific course   c. Ten hours of service is required during the semester   d. A reflection assignment is required   e. All of the above
	2. What is the correct order of the service-learning process?   a. Placement, contract, ten hours of service, complete reflection assignment, notation on academic transcript   b. Placement, ten hours of service, complete reflection assignment, notation on academic transcript, contract   c. Complete reflection assignment, notation on academic transcript, contract, ten hours of service, placement   d. Ten hours of service, placement, contract, notation on transcript, complete reflection assignment   e. Placement, notation on academic transcript, contract, ten hours of service, complete reflection assignment
	3. What are the benefits for students of engaging in service-learning?   a. Gain work experience related to course material   b. Gain practical work skills   c. Perform service needed in community   d. Earn Service-Learning notation under course title on academic transcript   e. All of the above
	4. What does the community gain from offering students service-learning placements?   a. Help providing needed services in community   b. Partnership with college in educating students   c. Collaboration with BCC faculty and students   d. Help students develop a sense of civic responsibility   e. All of the above
	5. How does service-learning enhance coursework?   a. Fosters deeper interest in and better understanding of conceptual course material   b. Student gains applied knowledge from hands-on experience   c. Substitutes for an internship in a program of study   d. All of the above   e. a and b
	6. Why is a reflection assignment required?   a. Reinforces learning   b. Connects practical lessons learned from experience to conceptual course content   c. Helps student to think critically about social problems related to the service activity   d. All of the above   e. a and c
	7. What kind of reflection assignment is possible?   a. a speech   b. a paper   c. a portfolio   d. a creative project   e. All of the above
	8. What are some of the tips for having a successful interview for your desired service placement?   a. Be on time.   b. Turn off your cell phone or pager.   c. Show respect to everyone with whom you come into contact.   d. Develop a mutual understanding of expectations for your service commitment with your supervisor.   e. All of the above
	9. What are some of the tips for being successful in your service placement and getting a good evaluation from your supervisor?   a. Dress, speak, and act in a professional manner at all times.   b. Be on time. If you have to cancel, be sure to call well in advance.   c. Show respect to everyone with whom you come into contact.   d. Honor the mutual understanding commitment on your service-learning contract.   e. All of the above
	10. What are some of the rules for staying safe while doing service?   a. Take responsibility to protect your own safety. Do not endanger the safety of others.   b. Do not transport others in a motor vehicle as part of your service.   c. Never perform any activity that you are not legally certified to perform.   d. Avoid working alone and unsupervised at a placement site or walking alone after dark. Ask for an escort to your car when needed.   e. All of the above