In Doing We Learn (G. Herbert) September 15, 2010 Warsaw

AGENDA Strategic Goal What is Service Learning? Why Service Learning? MS Projects in the Past Ideas Planning Stages Database Today’s Task

Strategic Goal # 3 Strategic goal # 3: ASW will become embedded in the community in mutually meaningful ways, to achieve our vision and our schoolwide, student-centered goals.

What is Service Learning? Service Learning is a teaching method where guided or classroom learning is deepened through service to others in a process that provides structured time for reflection on the service experience and demonstration of the skills and knowledge acquired. (Cathryn Berger Kaye)

Teach Others or Immediate Use of Learning The Learning Pyramid Lecture Reading Audio-Visual Demonstration Discussion Group Practice by Doing Teach Others or Immediate Use of Learning PASSIVE ACTIVE 5% 10% 20% 30% 50% 75% 90% The Retention Rates SOURCE: National Training Laboratories, Bethel, Maine

Why Service Learning? Citizenship Understanding and Applying Knowledge Makes school and education more relevant for the students Provides deeper understanding of course material Improves ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real problems Citizenship Reduces negative stereotypes and improves an enhanced tolerance for diversity Helps to understand the complexity of social issues Increases sense of connection to the community Personal and Interpersonal Development Promotes responsibility Increases motivation to work harder Improves leadership skills Develops greater self-knowledge 6

MS Projects in the Past Kiva project Special Need School Warsaw Botanical Garden Living History The Animal Shelter Haiti Project

Ideas Best developed as a team sport Identify an existing program or activity to transform into service learning Begin with standard curriculum, content, and skills and find the natural extension into service Brainstorm with students Listen to the community Examples: animals in danger, elders, the environment, gardening, hunger, immigrants, social changes, special needs, health, holidays)

Stages of Service Learning Inventory & Investigation Preparation Planning Demonstration Action 9

Stages of Service Learning Inventory and Investigation Identify the interests, skills, and talents Identify a need Investigate and analyze Begin to accumulate the partners Inventory & Investigation Preparation Planning Demonstration Action

Stages of Service Learning Preparation and Planning Draw upon previously acquired skills and knowledge Acquire new information through varied, engaging means and methods Collaborate with community partners Develop a plan that encourages responsibility Recognize the integration of service learning Become ready to provide meaningful service Articulate roles and responsibilities of all involved Define realistic parameters for implementation Inventory & Investigation Preparation Planning Demonstration Action

Stages of Service Learning Action has value and meaning uses previously learned and newly acquired academic skills and knowledge offers learning experience has real consequences Direct service Indirect service Research Advocacy Inventory & Investigation Preparation Planning Demonstration Action

Stages of Service Learning Demonstration Report to peers, faculty, parents, community members, etc. Write an article or a letter to a newspaper Create a website Make a presentation, etc. Inventory & Investigation Preparation Planning Demonstration Action

Stages of Service Learning Reflection Role play Discussion Drama Poetry Journals Photographs Inventory & Investigation Preparation Planning Demonstration Action

Database Database consists of: Community Outreach 42 contacts (All ASW) Service Learning 25 projects (All ASW) CAS 18 projects (High School)

Today’s Task Referring to five stages of service learning, please make a plan for a service learning project in your teams (20min). Good luck! Share

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