Now also available as a self-paced
Online Course,
or as a Virtual Classroom Course (live, online)
This one-day workshop will focus on how to design and implement
powerful units of curriculum based on meaningful service-learning projects.
These projects are the ultimate 21st century curriculum. They are motivational,
provide real-life connections to the curriculum, teach the standards, build
skills and knowledge required for the 21st century, and meet all the critical
attributes of an ideal 21st century curriculum. You and your students will love
this project, and best of all, you'll know that you are making a real
difference. The world is going to be a better place for your efforts!
At this workshop we will explore the concept of Service-Learning
and examine actual examples of real projects done by students. You will find
answers to these questions and more:
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What is Service-Learning?
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What are the components of a Service-Learning project:
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How do we organize such a project?
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How do we decide what kind of project to do?
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How big should this project be?
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Can this project carry the mandated curriculum?
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Can this project be an After-School Program?
You will also:
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View
excellent models of actual service learning projects
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Begin
a preliminary design for a service-learning project to take back to your school,
based on the resources and needs in your community.
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Learn
about excellent resources, from books and web sites to grants and funding.
Service Learning
workshop fee is $299, and
includes your Registration, Materials, a Continental Breakfast, Midmorning Snack
and Mid-afternoon Snack! Materials include a CD-ROM and workbook.
Register -
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Credit Card Payment -
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To pay by credit card click the Add to Cart button on the
Credit Card Payment page. Thank
you.
Academics
in Action - Service-Learning as Curriculum