Service-Learning Benefits

Benefits of Service-Learning Match the Benefit to the Category –Youth –Community –School or Organization Discuss and Share Your Answers

Service-Learning Youth Benefits Personal Development –Responsibility –More Socially Competent –Caring –Self-Esteem –Reduced Behavior Problems

Responsibility More Socially Competent Caring Self-Esteem

Service-Learning Youth Benefits Civic Responsibility –Greater Ethic for Service –Increased Understanding of Government –More Likely to Think About Policies –Understood Social Change

Greater Service Ethic Increased Understanding of Government More Likely to Think About Politics Understand Social Change

Service-Learning Youth Benefits Academic –Improved Problem Solving Skills –Higher Attendance Rates –Higher State Basic Test Scores –Increased Language and Reading Achievement Test Scores –Higher Grades –Sense of Educational Accomplishment

Improved Problem Solving Higher Attendance Rates Higher Test Scores and Grades Sense of Educational Accomplishment

Service-Learning Community Benefits Meet Direct Community Needs Provide Additional Resources Empowerment Active Citizenship Improving Community Assets Understanding and Appreciation of Diversity

Meet Community Needs Provide Additional Resources Understanding and Appreciation for Diversity Active Citizenship

Service-Learning Organizational Benefits Paradigm Shift with New Roles Motivated Learners Engagement in Significant Work Cooperative Learning Environment Reflective Practitioners Collaborative Decision-making Positive, Caring Organizational Climate Community Involvement Resources –(Service-Learning Guide)

Paradigm Shift with New Roles Cooperative Learning Environment Collaborative Decision-Making Positive Organizational Climate