Service-Learning Modules

Module 1 - Understanding Service-Learning

Lesson 8: Addressing the Learning Needs of Special Education Students

OVERVIEW

This lesson introduces the need to provide opportunities for students with special learning needs the opportunity to engage in service-learning as providers of service. An integrated academic/service-learning unit written by a teacher candidate is examined as an example of how students with special needs can engage in an appropriate service-learning experience.

COMPETENCIES

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

Discuss the importance and benefits of providing an opportunity for students with special learning needs to participate in service-learning as providers of service.

TERMS

The following terms are important in understanding this lesson:

Special Day Class
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Examine the service-learning example: A Day at the Dentist

	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
	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
		Activity 1
	1.9	Summary of Module 1

Module 1

Service-Learning

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