U1C6L1: Orientation to Service Learning

Question 1

Orientation

Answer 1

Training activities necessary to prepare you for an experience.

Question 2

Reflection

Answer 2

Taking time to observe, analyze, seriously consider, and integrate actions with learning; is an important part of the learning process.

Question 3

Learning Log

Answer 3

A written record done throughout an experience to record thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and processes.

Question 4

Community Service

Answer 4

Services volunteered by individuals or an organization to benefit a community or its institutions.

Question 5

Service Learning

Answer 5

A learning method that integrates meaningful community service with classroom lessons and reflection to enhance the learning experience.

Question 6

What does President John F. Kennedy say about service?

Answer 6

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

Question 7

What should the service learning activity accomplish?

Answer 7

• Address a real and important need that nobody else addressed
• Is interesting and challenging
• Connects you to others within the community or world
• Challenges you to develop new skills
• Requires little or no money
• Is achievable within the time available
• Has a positive effect on others

Question 8

What are ways to reflect on a project and what should the reflection encourage?

Answer 8

a) - Essays and learning logs
- Discussions (before, during, after)
- Graphic organizers

b) It should encourage observation, analysis, and integration.

Question 9

What do students in service learning do more than others?

Answer 9

• Learn more
• Earn better grades
• Become more civic-minded

Question 10

What skills can service learning help you strengthen?

Answer 10

• Being an effective team member
• Making decisions
• Organizing and being responsible

Question 11

What is the service learning formula?

Answer 11

Orientation and training + meaningful service + structured reflection = service learning