Topic 4B: Real World Learning
Transcript of Topic 4B: Real World Learning
Is this
“Constructivism”?
“Real World Learning”in the 21st Century
Key Concepts: Integrated Curriculum, Constructivism, Traditionalism, Progressivism, Service Learning, Academic VocabularyKey Academic Vocabulary: Concept Formation, Concept Attainment
“Service”
or “Service Learning”?
– Recycling Programs
– Pennies for Paws
– “A Better World” Global Projects
– Kids Cure for Cancer
– MS Read-a-thon
– Jump Rope for Heart
– Locks for Love
Are these examples?
Concept Attainment
DEFINITION: Service learning is a philosophy involving the application of academic skills to solving real-life problems in the community
Service Learning is characterized by students and teachers making decisions about:
– Community issues & needs to
be addressed
– Areas of the curriculum to be addressed in the project
– Roles of participants
– Publicity needs
Service learning has 4 components:
– Preparation
– Action
– Reflection
– Demonstration
Why Service Learning?
– Decrease in school suspensions, dropouts and teenage pregnancy
– Positive attitudes towards adults– Gains in self confidence, self-worth, self-
esteem & social competence– Classes less boring & more related to life– Decrease in discipline problems– Gain career skills & career exploration
knowledge– Positive effects to moral
development/character development– More trustworthy, responsible, caring and
altruistic– Greater awareness of cultural diversity– More concerned about community and
community issues
21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Is this
“Service Learning”?