Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service...
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BRYANT HAYMAN
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with instruction and
reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic
responsibility, and strengthen communities.
http://www.servicelearning.org/what- service-learning Me and my
girlfriend spending time with a camper.
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Through service-learning, young peoplefrom kindergarteners to
college studentsuse what they learn in the classroom to solve
real-life problems. They not only learn the practical applications
of their studies, they become actively contributing citizens and
community members through the service they perform.
Service-learning can be applied in a wide variety of settings,
including schools, universities, and community-based and faith-
based organizations. It can involve a group of students, a
classroom or an entire school. Students build character and become
active participants as they work with others in their school and
community to create service projects in areas such as education,
public safety, and the environment. Community members, students,
and educators everywhere are discovering that service-learning
offers all its participants a chance to take part in the active
education of youth while simultaneously addressing the concerns,
needs, and hopes of communities.
http://www.servicelearning.org/what- service-learning
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Service learning is very beneficial and it has helped me adapt
to helping young children. Benefits for Youth Participants Youth
who participate in high-quality community-based service- learning
are likely to benefit in a number of ways (Chung, 1997; Coe-Regan
et al, in press; Lewis-Charp et al., 2003; Tannenbaum, S. C., 2007;
and YMCA of the USA, 2004): Young people gain access to the range
of supports and opportunities (or developmental assets) they need
to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. One study of youth
civic activism found that these settings had particular strength in
cultivating youth and community involvement (Lewis-Charp et al.,
2003).
http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/cb_facts/benefits-community-
based-service-learning Hanging Out
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Increased sense of self-efficacy as young people learn that
they can impact real social challenges, problems, and needs. Higher
academic achievement and interest in furthering their education.
Enhanced problem-solving skills, ability to work in teams, and
planning abilities. Enhanced civic engagement attitudes, skills and
behaviors. Many leaders in public service today speak about how
they were nurtured, inspired, and shaped in early experiences in
community service or volunteering.
http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/cb_facts/
benefits-community-based-service-learning
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My service-learning project was done at Camp Little River in
Pearson, GA. I was a counselor at the camp and spent time with
children throughout the week. It was very fun, and I enjoyed every
minute of it. Camp Little River
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Service-learning not only allows you to help others but it also
allows you to work with others. Service-learning helps a person
understand the needs of others. Me and a camper playing air
hockey.
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I really enjoyed service-learning, and I really hope to help
out with more service-learning projects. Service-learning was fun
and I enjoyed every minute of it. I think that it is something that
everyone should do. Spending time with campers
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Learning to help children. Working with other counselors. Using
teamwork to watch over the children and keep everybody safe.
Helping a camper up a slide.
