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Tip Sheets: Risk Management In School-Based Service-Learning, Lisa Gray

Curriculum

Included in packet:

• Risk Management and Liability Tip Sheet
• Service Leaming Program Coordinator Job Description
• ASLER Standards for School-Based Service-Learning
• Students In Action (SIA) volunteer application
• Service Leaming Volunteer Contract
• Student Progress Report
• Parental Approval form
• Medical Release form
• Service Leaming Agreement and Release form
• Volunteer Driver Checklist

Developing Active Citizens: Community Service Learning In Social Studies Teacher Education, Rahima C. Wade

Service Learning, General

How are social studies teacher educators to prepare teachers for working in a society fraught with social, environmental, and economic problems? If the true mission of our profession is active citizenship, we must help our students learn the value of engaging in long-term efforts to revitalize our democratic society and the skills to respond compassionately to those whose daily needs cannot wait for societal transformation. This article is based on the premise that social studies teacher educators are in a unique position to develop future teachers' commitment to giving their students opportunities for active involvement in the community and the …

Service-Learning Guide Book: Designed For Curriculum-Based Service-Learning, Steven W. Dieleman

Curriculum

This guidebook includes: Part One -Essential Components of Service Learning; Part Two-A Process for Designing Service-Learning Opportunities with Students; Part Three-Administrative Forms for Service Learning; Part Four-Student Assessment and Reflection in Service -Learning; Part Five-Changing and Improving Schools and Communities through Service-Learning; Part Six-School-Business Partnership Promoting Student Achievement and Service-Learning; Part Seven-Examples of Service-Learning

Random Acts Of Kindness, Martin Kimeldorf

Curriculum

Introducing the concept of random acts of kindness and compassion I recommend that you get a copy of the book " Random Acts Of Kindness.'' (Editors of Conari Press. 1993. Emeryville, CA). Set the stage by reading examples of the random acts of kindness illustrated in the book. This can be followed by a discussion of the following question and the background material related to volunteerism in America. Some background material follows, after this you'll find 4 exercises.

Give Water A Hand: Leader Guidbook, Give Water A Hand

Curriculum

By opening this guidebook, you've taken the first step in helping young people Give Water A Hand. Here you'll find step by step guidelines for helping your youth group or class (ages 9 14) make a difference for their community and the environment. This Leader Guidebook is for you, the youth leader, and accompanies the Action Guide, written for youth.