1. Service Learning An Introduction

2. Why is Service Learning now a part of Government at PNH? District Change in 2006-2007 – added to all Social Studies coursesDistrict Change in 2006-2007 – added to all Social Studies courses Implementation at PNH – the decision to start with Government; eventually it will be a part of all coursesImplementation at PNH – the decision to start with Government; eventually it will be a part of all courses Making this work for everyone – striving to have a few common standards while providing students (and teachers) with choice and flexibilityMaking this work for everyone – striving to have a few common standards while providing students (and teachers) with choice and flexibility

3. What is Service Learning? Volunteer – One who contributes time without pay.Volunteer – One who contributes time without pay. Community Service – Helping the community by choice or through court requirement; may or may not be associated with academics, curriculum, or reflection.Community Service – Helping the community by choice or through court requirement; may or may not be associated with academics, curriculum, or reflection. Service Learning (SL) – A teaching method that focuses on both the service and the learning. It enables students to learn and apply academic, social, and personal skills to improve the community, continue individual growth, and develop a lifelong ethic of service.Service Learning (SL) – A teaching method that focuses on both the service and the learning. It enables students to learn and apply academic, social, and personal skills to improve the community, continue individual growth, and develop a lifelong ethic of service.

4. What are some example areas of need? Animals in DangerAnimals in Danger Community Safety CampaignsCommunity Safety Campaigns Working with EldersWorking with Elders The EnvironmentThe Environment Area BeautificationArea Beautification Hunger and HomelessnessHunger and Homelessness Health (Cancer, AIDS, etc.)Health (Cancer, AIDS, etc.) Immigrant Needs Literacy Campaigns Social/ Political Change Special Needs and Disabilities Working with Young People Religious Volunteerism Global Issues related to Human Rights Violations

5. What are the benefits of Service Learning? For students… increased motivation to be a lifelong public servant by experiencing civic responsibility first handFor students… increased motivation to be a lifelong public servant by experiencing civic responsibility first hand For teachers… increase the relevancy of key government themes like community and civic dutyFor teachers… increase the relevancy of key government themes like community and civic duty For schools… combine academic development with civic and social responsibilityFor schools… combine academic development with civic and social responsibility For communities… experiencing the drive and passion of the younger community and being able to publicly acknowledge their contributionsFor communities… experiencing the drive and passion of the younger community and being able to publicly acknowledge their contributions

6. What are the four stages of service learning? 1.Preparation – identifying a need and collaboratively developing a plan with community partners 2.Action – through direct service, indirect service, research, or advocacy 3.Reflection – place your experience in a larger context and examine the difference it made 4.Demonstration – present to your peers your field experience, your reflections / insights and your outcomes

7. What support / resources will I have as I think about my service learning project? Government Teacher – student packet, project handout & scoring guide, one-on-one support, United Way Volunteer Listing of area agenciesGovernment Teacher – student packet, project handout & scoring guide, one-on-one support, United Way Volunteer Listing of area agencies Other teachers / staff may have great ideas / adviceOther teachers / staff may have great ideas / advice Community / Religious Group leadersCommunity / Religious Group leaders ParentsParents Internet – a great tool to link you to national & global agenciesInternet – a great tool to link you to national & global agencies