Service Learning in Grades K-8: Experiential Learning That Builds Character and Motivation
Autor Katherine Thomsenen Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 noi 2005
'Service Learning is a compelling work which addresses a universal need often overlooked in school curricula-the need to practice compassion and generosity. Kate Thomsen provides eudcators with a practical handbook for teaching wisdom and empathy along with math, language arts, social studies, and science. This book is a testament to our faith in the promise of all of our children, and in the capacity of teachers to transform lives through thoughtful instruction and example' - Lauri Pepe Bousquet, Professor of Education, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY
Kate Thomsen wrote about the power of service learning to promote resiliency in her book Building Resilient Students. In Service Learning in Grades K-8, she explores in greater depth the positive effects of service learning on youth, different types of successful programs, and how to start a service learning program.
Service learning—making community service part of the school's educational program—can be used at all grade levels; however, some high schools require that students earn a certain number of credits in service learning in order to graduate. One type of service learning program is curriculum related and tied directly to what the students are learning in school. For example, students may work on a beach cleanup during an oceanography unit. In another type of program, students are required to serve the community for a set number of hours, for example working at a homeless shelter, retirement community, hospital, or animal shelter. In this case, the students may reflect on their experiences through a journal or paper, but the program is not connected to a class or specific curriculum.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781412913430
ISBN-10: 1412913438
Pagini: 168
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1412913438
Pagini: 168
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
"Teachers and site administrators will find their 'how' and 'why' questions answered in this inspirational and motivational book. The research behind the efficacy of service learning is a highlight of the book. In addition, this book contains plenty of complete, useful examples of service learning projects for those educators who don't want to invent their own. Kate Thomsen's book is a great addition to the conversation on community learning!"
"Interesting, captivating, thought provoking. Thomsen's explanations and examples of service learning show us that students can engage in higher and more complex thinking skills while they serve others, address learning standards, meet the expectations of the curriculum and—oh, by the way—find out that school can be fun!"
"A compelling work that addresses a universal need often overlooked in school curricula—the need to practice compassion and generosity. Kate Thomsen provides eudcators with a practical handbook for teaching wisdom and empathy along with math, language arts, social studies, and science. This book is a testament to our faith in the promise of all of our children and in the capacity of teachers to transform lives through thoughtful instruction and example."
"This how-to book offers everything needed to aid students in becoming good citizens who practice democracy."
"Interesting, captivating, thought provoking. Thomsen's explanations and examples of service learning show us that students can engage in higher and more complex thinking skills while they serve others, address learning standards, meet the expectations of the curriculum and—oh, by the way—find out that school can be fun!"
"A compelling work that addresses a universal need often overlooked in school curricula—the need to practice compassion and generosity. Kate Thomsen provides eudcators with a practical handbook for teaching wisdom and empathy along with math, language arts, social studies, and science. This book is a testament to our faith in the promise of all of our children and in the capacity of teachers to transform lives through thoughtful instruction and example."
"This how-to book offers everything needed to aid students in becoming good citizens who practice democracy."
Cuprins
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. The Power of Service Learning
2. Research Into Practice
3. Turning Service Into Service Learning
4. Laying the Groundwork for Service Learning
5. Teambuilding and Reflection
6. Service-Learning Projects That Put Learning First
7. Service-Learning Projects That Put Service First
8. Sustaining Service Learning Efforts
9. Service Learning: What, So What, and Now What?
Appendix: Online Resources
References
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. The Power of Service Learning
2. Research Into Practice
3. Turning Service Into Service Learning
4. Laying the Groundwork for Service Learning
5. Teambuilding and Reflection
6. Service-Learning Projects That Put Learning First
7. Service-Learning Projects That Put Service First
8. Sustaining Service Learning Efforts
9. Service Learning: What, So What, and Now What?
Appendix: Online Resources
References
Index
Notă biografică
Descriere
The author examines the beneficial effects of service learning, offers examples of curriculum-based and community-based projects, and explains how to start a successful program.