Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center The Global Service Learning (GSL) Project

Curriculum Night Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Why is Community Service linked to the 8 th Grade Project?  It makes sense!  To help the students to gain a global understanding of how their service improves the world around them  To demonstrate that service can make an impact on others, including onesself

Why is Community Service Important?  The projects balance the emphasis on academic achievement with the experiences that benefit others who need help.  The projects challenge and extend each student to develop a spirit of discovery and self- reliance, to further develop interpersonal skills, and to inspire awareness and responsibility to the community.

What Community May the Students Serve?  Outside Community (Animal Shelters; church; scouts; libraries; youth organizations)  FCM Community (Develop a plan for school improvement or beautification and submit it for approval).

When and How are Hours Earned?  Served outside of FCM class time  Include activities for which the student does not receive payment, school credit, recognition awards, internship or which personally benefits a family member

What are the Steps?  Step I: Brainstorm community service ideas/desires  Step II: Discuss your ideas with a parent/guardian and identify realistic opportunities  Step III: Secure service organization  Step IV: Complete Topic Notification form  Step V: Enjoy your experience  Step VI: Document experience in the Process Journal and Documentation Log

Community ServiceDate Start Time End Time Supervisor’s Signature and Contact Number Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center Community Service Log Minimum Expectations 8 th Grade -20 hours Supervisor’s Signature is required and must be someone Other than the parent Print the C & S activities here Make sure to include the dates and times that service was performed

Action Plan Ideas  Organize an annual talent showcase  Fundraising for a cause  Educational awareness  Invention  Create a sport or game

What is the Global Service Learning Project?  It is a requirement for all 8 th Grade students  It is a significant body of work produced over a period of time, which is linked to the student’s Community Service activities  It is a culmination of the student’s community service experience in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and his/her involvement with the five Areas of Interaction.  It is a product of the student’s own initiative and creativity, reflecting a personal appreciation of the Areas of Interaction and the application of Approaches to Learning.

Aims of the GSL Project The aims of the Global Service Learning Project are to:  demonstrate the personal abilities and skills required to produce and present an extended piece of work  engage in personal inquiry, action and reflection on specific topics and issues  focus on, and demonstrate an understanding of, the areas of interaction  reflect on learning and share knowledge, views and opinions.

The GSL Project must:  deal with a topic to which the student is committed  include a report in the form of a structured piece of writing  have a clear and achievable action plan  be focused on at least one other Area of Interaction  reflect the student’s concerns about a particular issue encountered during community service activities  be the result of the student’s ability to organize and plan  be the student’s own work.

Structure of the Global Service Learning Project Report  Typed  Title page  Well organized with a table of contents  Introduction, defining the goal of the project and an explicit focus on the chosen area(s) of interaction, and providing an outline of how the student intends to achieve the goal  Description of the process, including production steps  Analysis of the inspiration, research and influences guiding the work, the findings and decisions made  Reflection/conclusion, where the student reflects on the impact of his/her project  Works Cited  Appendices, where appropriate

Guide to Writing the Global Service Learning Report Length of paper It needs to be:  between words (not including appendices and Works Cited)  double-spaced, using Times New Roman, font size 12 Research/documentation of paper  minimum of three - five sources  all three - five sources must be cited within the paper Assessment of paper  Criteria set by the IB

Process Journal  Students will be required to maintain a process journal, which is a necessary part of the GSL Project.  It is the place for students to record their thoughts, decisions, research, and actions regarding their projects.  The journal contains the information needed to write the final paper.  Possible Headings for the journal might include: o Work completed this week o Resources consulted o Challenges/difficulties faced o Evaluation of progress

Process Journal Entries A typical journal entry might look like this: December 10, 2011 I discussed my essay plans again with my supervisor, as I am thinking I would like to adapt them to include more examples. Problem is, if I do that, it will become too long. After discussions and thinking it over, I have decided to cut one of my subtopics in order to leave space for more examples. Over the next week, I need to decide which subtopic to cut, and start researching for more examples. I will start with the library, and then search the internet. Next holidays, I plan to visit the museum and public library to get ideas and check for more resources.

Areas of Interaction Environments Human ingenuity Community and service Health and social education How do I learn best? How do I know? How do I communicate my understanding? Key Questions How do I think and act? How am I changing? How can I look after myself and others? How do we live in relation to each other? How can I contribute to my community? How can I help others? Why and how do we create? What are the consequences? Where do we live? What resources do we have or need? What are my responsibilities? Approaches to learning

Assessment Criteria Criterion A Planning and developmentMaximum level: 4 Criterion B Collection of information/resourcesMaximum level: 4 Criterion C Organization of the written workMaximum level: 4 Criterion D Analysis of process and outcomeMaximum level: 4 Criterion E Personal engagementMaximum level: 4

Global Service Learning Project Timeline DATETASKPURPOSE FOCUS 1 October 5, 2011 October 10, 2011 GSL Project workshop, Pt. 1 GSL Project workshop, Pt. 2 To introduce the GSL Project October 5-19Explore service opportunities To discover possible topics for your GSL Project October 19-20, 2011  Topic Notification due  Begin service To introduce your GSL Project topic

Timeline cont’d. October 19- November 21, 2011  Meet with your supervisor  Brainstorm ideas for your SERVICE  Get ideas for your resources  Complete first few entries in Process journal To complete the first portion of your process journal FOCUS 2 DUE December 1-2, 2011  Complete research  Gather and print resources  Type and turn in Works Cited To gather background information on your topic; to locate possible solutions to the challenges that your project might pose for you

Timeline cont’d. FOCUS 3 December/January/ February, 2012  Meet with your supervisor at least four times over this three month period  Record the dates/times of your meetings  Continue Process Journal To understand that projects require collaboration; to discuss the progress of your project; to set reasonable goals; to relate your goals back to the AOI FOCUS 3 March, 2012  Complete Process Journal  Begin writing up the GSL report To describe the journey you made in creating your project from start to finish; to describe the challenges you ran into.

Timeline cont’d. April 2-5, 2012  Complete final draft of GSL Report, including Reflection  Show final draft to your supervisor for review To encourage collaboration on your project; to express yourself through the written word FOCUS 3 DUE April 12-13, 2012  Completed project due to your Language A teacher FOCUS 4 May 1-8, 2012 TBA  Class presentations  Top projects will be selected for presentation To celebrate the completion of your GSL Project

 Select a project of interest; one that evokes passion, enthusiasm, curiosity  Study the goals and objectives of the project and their direct relationship to the assessment criteria  Read and study the student guide and follow all directions concerning the process  Offer personal analysis of each step of the process or research  Be punctual and prepared for all meetings with your supervisor  Stay current with assignments in the process journal  Record accurately and consistently, all thoughts, discussion, and research in the process journal. The Student’s Responsibilities

Supervision  Each student will receive direct supervision throughout the project from a qualified teacher within the middle school  The supervisor is not expected to be an expert in the chosen project  Supervisors are there as facilitators to guide students on their journey of learning  Students will be allowed to get expert help from outside.

Global Service Learning Project Resources on our Website: Please go to: Click on: Students→MYP→GSL Project.  GSL Project PowerPoint Presentation  GSL Project Guide  Timeline  Design Cycle Documents

Thank You!

RESEARCH TIPS Mrs. Adjamah

THE DESIGN CYCLE Mr. DeBarge

The Design Cycle