Service Learning: From Classroom To Community To Career

by Watkins, Marie

• ISBN13: 9781558641501
• ISBN10: 1558641505
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-30
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Service learning has become a powerful way to engage today's teens in education; it builds their skills and character as they meet real needs in their communities. The Corporation for National and Community Service says the federal grant program Learn and Serve America has more than 750,000 youth participants nationwide. This unique book will help students enrich their service learning experience. It informs students of the purpose of service learning, prepares them to make effective contributions, inspires them to give their best, and encourages them to use reflections on their experiences for personal growth.

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
Exploring the Idea of Service-Learning	1	(12)
Understanding the Fundamentals of Service-Learning	13	(11)
Learning about Yourself through Service	24	(19)
Recognizing Your Learning Style	43	(20)
Becoming Culturally Sensitive	63	(15)
Identifying and Developing Service-Learning Skills	78	(13)
Building Interpersonal Skills through Service-Learning Relationships	91	(17)
Understanding the Phases of Service-Learning	108	(20)
Getting the Most from a Service-Learning Assignment	128	(19)
Reflecting on the Service-Learning Experience	147	(14)
Ending the Service-Learning Experience	161	(19)
List of Resources	180	(1)
Index	181