Service Project Flashcards
Service subject description
A subject that involves groups of five students working on service learning projects, with one in each semester.
Service subject components
Combines community service, service learning and project - based learning
Service learning Key aspects
Involves civic engagement, community development, advocacy, philanthropy, social change, volunteerism and experiential learning
Service learning is not just
Fundraising or donating to charity; requires direct contact with the supported group
Benefits of service: health benefits
Releases feel good chemicals like dopamine, reducing stress and improving mental health
Benefits of service: Social benefits
Creates positive social connections
Benefits of service: Personal benefits
Enhances self-esteem, mood and life expectancy; reduces depression rates
Inclusion definition
Making everyone feel welcome regardless of differences
Equality definition
Treating everyone the same, irrespective or background
Equity definition
Providing individuals with what they need to succeed
Community service definition
Voluntary work for community betterment
Service learning definition
Educational approach combining community service with learning objectives
Community service: definition
Unpaid work for community betterment without compensation
Community service: Benefits
Supports various groups in need and improves local areas
Community service: requirments
May be mandatory for high school graduation or rewards
Project-Based Learning (PBL): definition
Learning method where students engage in a project to solve real-world problems or questions
Service-Based Learning (PBL): Key Features
Promotes critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication skills
Teamworks Skills: Effective communication
Ensures clarity and mutual understanding within the team
Teamwork Skills: Respect and Compromise
Values diverse perspectives and works towards common goals
Teamwork Skills: Responsibility and Accountability
Emphasises individual contribution and learning from mistakes
Email Etiquette: Basics
Includes polite introduction, formal greeting, concise content, proper grammar and polite closing
Email Etiquette: Professionalism
Utilizes a professional signatures and subject line, with emphasis on proofreading and follow-ups
Collaboration Platforms
Google Docs, Zoom, WhatsApp, Padlet, Discord, Dropbox and Facebook Messenger for teamwork and communication
Cloud Storage - Onedrive: Setup and Use
Shared folder creation, file management, collaboration through co-authoring and project management considerations
Project Management: Meeting Organisation
Planning, focusing and facilitating considerations
Project management: Risk Assessment
Identifying and evaluating potential risks, including description, controls, consequences, likelihood and treatment priority
