Book Reports On Service-learning

Enriching the Curriculum through Service Learning by Kinsley, C.W. & McPherson, K. (1995). Enriching the Curriculum through Service Learning. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development : Alezandria

Introduction -

Various authors

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Based on case studies of implementing SL as part of the curriculum

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Based on American context

Main theoretical constructs Service Learning

1. SL Goal

2. SL Outcomes

7. Effect on youth

6. SL Components 4. SL Education

3. SL as Mindset pedagogy School

5. Planning Curriculum

1. SL Goals & 2. Outcomes SL Goals - Empower young people as workers, resources, entrepreneurs - Empower community

SL outcomes achieved through - Cultural empowerment - Cultural mobilisation - Cultural exploration - Social action

3. SL As a Mindset Pedagogy Mindset - Learners = resources with capacity to contribute to community - Influence design and instruction - Democratises schools and communities, give a voice

Pedagogy - Effective in teaching citizenship and community problem-solving - Connecting content with community

4. SL Education SCHOOLS Characteristics - Replace rote learning with authentic learning - Teachers become facilitators - Form community partnerships and organise SL experiences - Learners contribute to own learning - Extend learning beyond school - Link knowledge to community

4. SL Education Prepare students to be contributing citizens by: - Understanding how the community works - Realise they can make a difference - See issues from a broader perspective - See the connection of private rights with public good

SL as a method - Students learn to develop through active participation of organised service experience that meets community needs - Integrated into the curriculum and there is time for reflection - Opportunities to use new skills and knowledge in real-life situations

- Foster ethic of service - Extends learning beyond the classroom. - Greater social responsibility

4. SL Education CURRICULUM Aim = 1. Learn about self 2. Learn about world Teach students how to develop a community, be part of a community, to live in communities Outcomes - Responsibility - Respect - Performance-based

4. SL Education Students - Meet regularly - Keep daily log - Do regular reflections Evaluation - Are students really becoming active, involved citizens?

5. SL Planning - Pilot project - Meet regularly = create vision - Involve: 1. Staff 2. Students 3. Parents

Coordinator - Select appropriate site - Training site coordinators - Gaining information on site - Solving problems - Help students choose site - Arranging transportation - Supervision

6. SL Components 1. Identification of problem 2. Inter-disciplinary training 3. Experimental learning 4. Reflection

7. SL and its effects on youth Social Growth - Social responsibility - Political efficacy - Civic participation - Civic related career development - Appreciation for diversity

Intellectual Growth - Academic skills - Higher level thinking - Content and skills related to SL - Learning from experience - Motivation to learn - Insight, judgement, understanding - Teamwork

7. SL and its effects on youth Personal Growth - Self-esteem - Personal efficacy - Ego and moral development - Explore new roles, identities, interests - Willing to take risks - Revised and reinforces values and beliefs - Taking responsibility for actions

Evaluation of the book - Purpose of the book

- Bibliography

- Publisher

- Usefulness

- Organization and content

- Coverage

- Date of publication

- Audience

- Authors

- Objectivity

- Use of evidence and effect on value of source

- Primary vs Secondary research - Illustrations

To whom can this book be recommended? - Teachers

- Coordinators

- Students

- Parents

- Management structures

- Governmental agencies

- Businesses within the community

How can this book be useful? - Gain deeper understanding of what SL is - Connection with the curriculum - How it should be implemented - What does the process involve - Benefits for various role-players - Ideas and solutions

What is its relevance for Educational Psychology? - Child as part of a wider system - Career development - Barriers to learning - Emotional well-being of the child - Social interaction of the child

Reference Kinsley, C.W. & McPherson, K. (1995). Enriching the Curriculum through Service Learning. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development : Alexzandria