Taking learning beyond the classroom Walls Implementing AP Human Geography with We.org Service
Who’s in the audience?
A bit about me… Teach in a public magnet school in Louisville, KY 15th year in the classroom Favorite class to teach- AP Human Geography Other classes taught- World History , U.S. History, European History, Economics, Legal Issues, Research, Government Why service-learning? Teach working towards solutions, instead of just problems!
WHAT IS Service-learning National Service-Learning Clearinghouse- “Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that connects classroom lessons with meaningful service to the community.” http://www.loyno.edu/engage/sites/loyno.edu.engage/files/images/service-learning-ven-diagram.jpg
Why service-learning? Engage students Work collaboratively with others Apply concepts, see connections Be able to explain, apply, and synthesize A more robust student understanding of the local and global processes at work
DIRECT vS. INDIRECT SERVICE Direct- Interacting with and/or for those being served Indirect- Supporting others to work more effectively with/for those being served and/or advocating to create awareness of the need(s)
www.we.org/ap
6 pilot subjects Computer Science A Environmental Science European History Human Geography Spanish Language and Culture Studio Art
KEY ELEMENTS OF SERVICE-LEARNING Projects for the pilot Collaborative- small groups Student choice Hours outside the classroom Connected with classroom learning Connected to either access to healthcare or food security Local AND global scale
Our results this year 6,387 service hours $19,176 for charities 21,800 canned goods 4,270 meals or bags of food
Challenges… Logistics! Group Dynamics Time
What we CHANGED THIS YEAR Earlier group formation More check points Projects due prior to review time Require direct service for local action Encourage more awareness building for global action Mapping option for indirect service (openstreetmap.org)
Questions? Allison Martin Hunt @mrshuntsclass allisonmartinhunt@gmail.com