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An Introduction to the Service Learning Process
Presenters:Mary Rodgers
Abington Senior High School
Christine Moran, Ph. D.Immaculata University
Service is…
…a voluntary activity that makes a significant impact on the welfare of the community.
~Bill Clinton~
Key Words:
Voluntary Impact Welfare Community
Types of Service
Fundraising and Philanthropy
Direct Service Indirect Service Advocacy
What is Service Learning?It’s a teaching method that helps students to actually experience what they learn by applying their knowledge to a problem in the community, finding solutions, meeting people, working through a process, and gaining understanding that they can use their knowledge for good. It also allows students to learn from people and experiences in the community in ways that will enrich their school work and performance.
The Rodgers Pyramid
Community Service
Project Based Service Learning
Curriculum
Based SL
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Community Service
Project Based, Direct Service Learning
Community Based, Direct Service Learning
Curriculum Based, Direct Service Learning
Curriculum Based, Indirect Service Learning
Advocacy
Learning from Community Partners
Dr. Godlove Fenjweng; Philadelphia Global Water Initiative
Ms. Ellen Schultz; Fairmount Water Works
Mr. Walt Walker; President- Engineers without Boarders
Mr. Craig Santoro; WHYY Learning Lab
Bringing Learning to Life: A Video
While watching, write down: Words Ideas Thoughts Striking images/phrases
Standards for Quality
Service Learning K - 12
Moving On
Standards for QualityService Learning Meaningful Service Link to Curriculum Reflection Diversity Youth Voice Partnerships Progress Monitoring Duration & Intensity
Teaching with Service Learning Standards Benefits:
Engages students Provides authentic learning
experiences Appeals to a variety of learners Creates a good rapport
Service Learning
is a process, not an end result. Students should be actively engaged in all phases of the process.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Indirect Service
InvestigationPlanning and ParticipationActionReflectionDemonstration of results and Celebration
IPARD
Stories of Service and Success
Lydia Appianing Christopher Platz Heather Frey Laquan Magruder
Learning Across the Curriculum
English
Writing to elected officials
Record books on tape for children with disabilities
Math
Provide math tutors to younger children
Writing grants and creating a budget, graphing expenses
Social Studies
Research and Rehab historic houses
Voter Registration and practice voting
Science
Erosion project @ local park
Teaching water conservation & preservation
Special Education
Can-Do Recycling Project
Grocery Shop for shut-ins
Art / Music / Drama
Create cultural night for peers
Empty Bowl Supper
Connection Cards
Match the service cards with the learning cards
Four Perspectives on Service for the Classroom
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Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Pick up litter at a local park
Write to your elected officials
about the problem and
solutions your group has
devised.
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Statistically analyze the types
and location of collected
litter.
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Reflection:
Quality Checklist
Questions
Ready to go? What else do you
need? What are the
stumbling blocks that we should discuss?
To learn more:
National Service Learning Clearinghouse
www.servicelearning.org Mary Rodgers
[email protected] Christine Moran
