An Introduction to the Service Learning Process Presenters: Mary Rodgers Abington Senior High School Christine Moran, Ph. D. Immaculata University
Service is… …a voluntary activity that makes a significant impact on the welfare of the community. ~Bill Clinton~ Key Words: Voluntary Impact Welfare Community
Types of Service Fundraising and Philanthropy Direct Service Indirect Service Advocacy
What is Service Learning? It’s a teaching method that helps students to actually experience what they learn by applying their knowledge to a problem in the community, finding solutions, meeting people, working through a process, and gaining understanding that they can use their knowledge for good. It also allows students to learn from people and experiences in the community in ways that will enrich their school work and performance.
Project Based Service Learning The Rodgers Pyramid Curriculum Based SL Project Based Service Learning Community Service Copyright: Mary Rodgers, 2010
Community Service
Project Based, Direct Service Learning
Community Based, Direct Service Learning
Curriculum Based, Direct Service Learning
Curriculum Based, Indirect Service Learning
Advocacy
Learning from Community Partners Dr. Godlove Fenjweng; Philadelphia Global Water Initiative Ms. Ellen Schultz; Fairmount Water Works Mr. Craig Santoro; WHYY Learning Lab Mr. Walt Walker; President- Engineers without Boarders
Bringing Learning to Life: A Video While watching, write down: Words Ideas Thoughts Striking images/phrases
Standards for Quality Service Learning K - 12 Moving On Standards for Quality Service Learning K - 12
Standards for Quality Service Learning Meaningful Service Link to Curriculum Reflection Diversity Youth Voice Partnerships Progress Monitoring Duration & Intensity
Teaching with Service Learning Standards Benefits: Engages students Provides authentic learning experiences Appeals to a variety of learners Creates a good rapport
Service Learning is a process, not an end result Service Learning is a process, not an end result. Students should be actively engaged in all phases of the process. Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Indirect Service
IPARD Investigation Planning and Participation Action Reflection Demonstration of results and Celebration
Stories of Service and Success Lydia Appianing Christopher Platz Heather Frey Laquan Magruder
Learning Across the Curriculum English Science Writing to elected officials Record books on tape for children with disabilities Math Provide math tutors to younger children Writing grants and creating a budget, graphing expenses Social Studies Research and Rehab historic houses Voter Registration and practice voting Science Erosion project @ local park Teaching water conservation & preservation Special Education Can-Do Recycling Project Grocery Shop for shut-ins Art / Music / Drama Create cultural night for peers Empty Bowl Supper
Connection Cards Match the service cards with the learning cards
Four Perspectives on Service for the Classroom Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Statistically analyze the types and location of collected litter. Write to your elected officials about the problem and solutions your group has devised. Pick up litter at a local park Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Reflection: Quality Checklist
Questions Ready to go? What else do you need? What are the stumbling blocks that we should discuss?
To learn more: www.servicelearning.org Mary Rodgers National Service Learning Clearinghouse www.servicelearning.org Mary Rodgers maryrodgers@abington.k12.pa.us Christine Moran cmoran@immaculata.edu