Service learning
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Emily LangdorfEDIM 510
Service Learning
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What is Service Learning? A teaching strategy that integrates community
service with classroom curriculum
Positive, meaningful and authentic learning
Suitable for all ages
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personal responsibility
collaborative and problem- solving skills
academic grades
self-confidence
BenefitsService learning has been
shown to improve students’ :
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Implementing Service Learning
Use the PARC approach:
Prepare: teacher and students identify possible problems and solutions
Action: students take necessary steps to implement solution
Reflection: teacher provides opportunities for on-going individual and group reflection
Celebration: teacher and students decide how to celebrate accomplishments
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Big IdeasProjects might address one or
more of the following Big Ideas:
Bullying
Health and Safety Human Rights
Environment
Disaster Prevention and Recovery Poverty and Hunger
Diversity
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ResourcesCheck out these websites for great project ideas!
National Youth Leadership Council: http://www.nylc.org/resources/projects
Kids Consortium:http://www.kidsconsortium.org/freeresources.php
National Service Learning Clearinghousehttp://www.servicelearning.org/
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CitationsImages:Title Slide: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cafemama/4733691860/Slide 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/klm_digital_snaps/7235576256/Slide 3: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usag-yongsan/4045427423/Slide 4: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfsregion5/3818123555/Slide 5: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/5781709147/Slide 6: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwalter/3513121063/
Content:Service Learning Manual. (n.d.). San Diego Unified School District. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from http://www.sandi.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=706
Service Learning Research. (May 2007). Impacts of Service-Learning on Participating K-12 Students. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/k-12_facts/impacts
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