Chiesman Center for Democracy Civic Education Programs Kids Voting South Dakota
Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy ( i CED) Service-Learning Program.
36
Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED) Service-Learning Program
-
Upload
carlos-hazard -
Category
Documents
-
view
214 -
download
0
Transcript of Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy ( i CED) Service-Learning Program.
Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED)
Service-Learning Program
What is Service-Learning?
Service-learning is a form of experiential education in which students engage in
activities that address human and community needs together with structured
opportunities for reflection designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.
Key Characteristics of Service-Learning
o Academic credit for demonstrating learning achieved through service, not just for putting in hours.
o Encourages a greater understanding of social issues, civic responsibility and caring.
What are some benefits?
Enhance learning Explore other professional fields Use service-learning as a networking tool Obtain employment Make a difference in the community Enhance your resume Obtain a personalized certificate and
letter
Certificate
Letter
Additional Benefits
Obtain scholarships Improve self esteem Make friends Have fun Challenge yourself Work with people different from yourself Become better informed about your
community
Getting Started…
Fingerprints, Fingerprints, Fingerprints!!!
Fingerprinting is mandatory for ALL education majors.
M-DCPS Employment Standards
Please review the Memo concerning employment standards before getting fingerprinted.
If you have any of the discrepancies on this list it is suggested you drop the class, get fingerprinted, and take the class upon receipt of a clearance card.
M-DCPS Employment Standards:
Memo
Fingerprinting
The complete School of Education (SOE) Service-Learning Packet will be relayed to students via your professor.
SOE Service-Learning Packets are also available at www.mdc.edu/iCED
EDF1005 and EDF2085 students MUST be fingerprinted unless clearance has already been granted (white card issued).
Fingerprinting Location
M-DCPS Downtown $71 Money Order ONLY No appointment needed
Website: http://myappt.mymdc.net
Read Clearance Card
Procedures
- Make sure your address is correct- Process takes 15-20 days- Card is valid for 5 years
- Contact the School of Education directly for any questions:
305-237-6653 or [email protected]
Frequently Asked
Questions Section
Take Form to Fingerprinting
Office
Registration Instructions
Go to www.mdc.edu/iCED
Click here for application
Complete a New Application
Service-Learning Log In Page
Enter MDC ID and Password
Start a New Service-Learning Application
If you have past SERVICE-
LEARNING, your projects would show
here.
Select Your Class
Select Class from Schedule
Select Your School and SubmitHours must be completed in a Miami-Dade
County Public School or Charter School classroom setting
Select a M-DCPS from the list
Print Your Two Forms
Click on link to print out your
Service-Learning
Contract, Hour Report and Evaluation.
Form 1:Service-Learning Contract
Deadline:
Hour Report & Agency Evaluation
Form 2:
Deadline:
To Log Back Into the Site…
www.mdc.edu/iCED
Click on the same link to log back into
the site
Service-Learning Log In Page
Enter MDC ID and Password
To complete your service-learning project…
Complete the Student Survey
* James H. Bright Elementary School *
Deadline:
Steps for Service-Learning
o Read School of Education Packeto Get Fingerprintedo Search for a Miami-Dade County Public Schoolo Obtain clearance card (will be sent to your home address)
o Register for service-learning through online data baseo Submit Service-Learning Contract to your professoro Complete hourso Submit Hour Report & Agency Evaluation form to your
professoro Complete Online Student Survey
“Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful committed people can
change the world….Indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has….”
--- Margaret Mead
Announcements:
President’s Volunteer Service Award America Reads opportunities Community Involvement Expo - September 19, 2012 TurboVote Election Poll Worker jobs available Alternative Breaks Dive into Democracy:
- September – December 2012
