Questions about starting a
service leaning project:
How
do I
create a service leaning program?
How
do I come up
with ideas
for service learning projects that have strong curricular connections?
How
do
I ensure that service
learning advances student learning?
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The only way to learn about how to
create a service-learning program is to create one! No
service-learning program looks the same, which can make it
puzzling. But, there are ways to help you with
your program design. Here are some ideas to get your going on your
plan:
•Look at someone else’s program and decide what you like and don’t like about their design •Think about your learning goals and which ones will match the community you are working with and with the learning you want to teach •Determine the needs of the community you will be performing a service for •Determine
the costs of what you would like
to do Use some of
the resources listed at the bottom of this page to help get
you started!
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Where can you get ideas for projects with genuine curricular connections - projects that will truly combine community service with academics? First, think about what skills, content, and themes you're already teaching (see list below for help). As you think about various ideas for projects, keep in mind that service learning ideas are best developed as a "team sport". Draw others into your planning sessions. Brainstorming possible activities with students, colleagues, and others is a method guaranteed to produce a wealth of options (and excitement). This often leads to a collaborative service leaning activities: a teacher who has contributed a suggestion is more likely to participate, students whose ideas are taken seriously make a stronger commitment, and agencies become more involved partners.
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Planning is the answer.
Service
learning advances and enhances student learning when teachers plan
ahead to establish athentic curricular connections.
This worksheet will help you map
out a service learning project and
identify opporunites for learning.
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