1. An Introduction to the Service Learning Process
Presenters:
Mary Rodgers
Abington Senior High School
Christine Moran, Ph. D.
Immaculata University

2. Service is…
…a voluntary activity that makes a significant impact on the welfare of the community.
~Bill Clinton~
Key Words:
Voluntary
Impact
Welfare
Community

3. Types of Service Fundraising and Philanthropy Direct Service
Indirect Service
Advocacy

4. 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.

5. Project Based Service Learning
The Rodgers Pyramid
Curriculum
Based SL
Project Based Service Learning
Community Service
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6. Community Service

7. Project Based, Direct Service Learning

8. Community Based, Direct Service Learning

9. Curriculum Based, Direct Service Learning

10. Curriculum Based, Indirect Service Learning

11. Advocacy

12. 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

13. Bringing Learning to Life: A Video
While watching, write down:
Words
Ideas
Thoughts
Striking images/phrases

14. Standards for Quality Service Learning K - 12
Moving On
Standards for Quality Service Learning K - 12

15. Standards for Quality Service Learning
Meaningful Service
Link to Curriculum
Reflection
Diversity
Youth Voice
Partnerships
Progress Monitoring
Duration & Intensity

16. Teaching with Service Learning Standards
Benefits:
Engages students
Provides authentic learning experiences
Appeals to a variety of learners
Creates a good rapport

17. 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

18. IPARD
Investigation Planning and Participation Action Reflection Demonstration of results and Celebration

19. Stories of Service and Success
Lydia Appianing
Christopher Platz
Heather Frey
Laquan Magruder

20. 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 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

21. Connection Cards
Match the service cards with the learning cards

22. Four Perspectives on Service for the Classroom
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25. 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
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27. Reflection:
Quality Checklist

28. Questions Ready to go? What else do you need?
What are the stumbling blocks that we should discuss?

29. To learn more: www.servicelearning.org Mary Rodgers
National Service Learning Clearinghouse
Mary Rodgers
Christine Moran