Service Learning

Service Learning is an educational method by which participants learn and develop through active participation in service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community. Service learning is coordinated with a school or community service program and with the community. It is integrated into and influences the lifelong learning of a participant and includes structured time for the participants to reflect on the service experience.

Resources

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The Learning Pyramid (PDF) Service-Learning projects are good examples of "Practice by Doing" and "Teach Others/Immediate Use of Learning".

Problem Solving Worksheet A helpful guide for problem solving that provides a structure to follow to make sure nothing is overlooked.

The Quest for Human Dignity Grade 5 Interdisciplinary Unit (PDF)

Kindergarten Service Learning Project: Super Scoopers

Learn and Serve America Learn and Serve America supports and encourages service-learning throughout the United States, and enables over one million students to make meaningful contributions to their community while building their academic and civic skills.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse National Service-Learning Partnership A nationwide network of members advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's education.
National Youth Leadership Council Increasing the capacity of schools and communities to engage young people in active learning and service.

Services

Joy of Reading The Joy of Reading Program pairs upper elementary students with preschool or kindergarten children. The elementary prepare and read aloud to the younger children in order to strengthen the language and literacy skills of their preschool buddies, but also to improve their own reading fluency and comprehension skills and their self-esteem.

Service Learning Program
Service learning engages students in a three-part process: classroom preparation through explanation and analysis of theories and ideas; service activity that emerges from and informs classroom context; and structured reflection tying service experience back to specific learning goals. Service learning opportunities for students are an ideal way to encourage students to help others, promote scholarly achievement, and overcome academic and civil disengagement.

Contact: Donna Drasch
860-455-0029, ext. 3047
ddrasch@eastconn.org

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