Table 1 Kalaupapa Service Learning Project - Components and Activities

Fundraising

Students raise a total of $3,000 to be used to support travel expenses including meals, equipment/tools and host gifts

Coordination and Implementation

Students are responsible for purchasing and planning the service project (i.e. providing meals, equipment/supplies)

Problem-based learning health care problem

Students create learning issues related to Hansen’s disease that are researched and presented individually to the class

Individual student research and thesis paper

Students conduct research relevant to Hansen’s disease utilizing standard texts and journal articles. Using their research, students develop a 10 page thesis paper on the topic

Required reading and written exam on Holy Man: Father Damien of Molokai by Gavan Daws

Students complete the required reading and take a written exam to assess their comprehension and critical analysis of the book

Oral Presentation

Students present a 10 min presentation on their thesis paper

Service in Kalaupapa

Students complete a 3 day project that may include cleaning yards, painting, or visiting residents. Students also conduct a luʻau (traditional celebration) and talent night for the hosts

Tour of Kalaupapa

Hosts take students on a tour that highlights contributions of Saint Damien and historical sites of Kalaupapa

Reflection Paper

Students complete a reflection paper on their service learning project experience