Service-Learning Modules

Module 1 - Introducing Service-Learning

Lesson 4: Service-Learning Content Standards for K-12 Education

OVERVIEW

This lesson presents student demonstrations of the key elements of service-learning as recommended by the California Department of Education. These recommendations are based upon a core premise for learning that all students should have access to the core academic curriculum and to strategies that deliver content in "thinking-meaning centered" experiences (California Elementary Task Force Report, It's Elementary, 1985).

COMPETENCIES

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

Understand and discuss the importance of the key elements of service-learning recommended by the California State Department of Education.
Identify examples of service-learning that demonstrate learning in each of the five elements.

TERMS

The following terms are important in understanding this lesson:

Elements of Learning
Content Standards
Thinking-Meaning Centered
Community
Civic Responsibility
Reflection

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Design Examples of Student Work for California State Service-Learning Standards

	1.1	Definitions of Service-Learning Terms
	1.2	Two Principles of Service-Learning
	1.3	The Standards of Quality for Service-Learning
	1.4	Student Demonstrations of Service-Learning in K-12 Education
		Activity 1
	1.5	The Elements of Service-Learning
	1.6	The Benefits of Service-Learning
	1.7	Assessing Student Learning
	1.8	Addressing the Learning Needs of Special Education Students
	1.9	Summary of Module 1

Module 1

Service-Learning

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