K-12 TEACHERS/SERVICE LEARNING COORDINATORS

Service learning stretches traditional pencil and paper curriculum, enhancing it by creating a more meaningful, relevant environment for students.

This section offers details for K-12 teachers who wish to integrate service learning into their current curriculum.

Resources are listed using the PARDE Model, which touches on the five key elements of successful service learning project, Preparation, Action, Reflection, Demonstration/Celebrations, and Evaluation/Assessment..

Preparation: The six steps to successful integration of service and curriculum

Action: Service Learning can be structured into three main types of projects

Reflection: The clincher—constructing life meaning from service experiences

Demonstration/Celebration: Recognition of learning, accomplishments and contributions

Evaluation/Assessment:  Evaluation of project and community impact, Assessment of student learning.