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Service Learning Project

Rationale

Context:

This was an assignment for CI 3110 for Block II at Appalachian State University. Its purpose was for me to create a hands-on activty that explores the role of my students in their respected communities. I and a fellow intern devises a lesson plan in which students were able to clean up a nature trail that bordered their school. We described the importance of leadership and how their actions will reflect positively on others.

Impact:

The students were able to reflect on their actions and how they made a positive difference in their school and community. They picked up trash and debris off of a nature trail at their school. They made it safe for other students and teachers to use the trail. Through their initiative they became positive role models for other students.

Alignment:

 

See Standard 4 Checklist for alignment.
NC- North Carolina Teacher Education Specialty Area Standards
Standards Area: Standards for Elementary Teachers
(Core) Standard: Standard 5: Elementary teachers have an understanding of the major concepts of healthful living.
Indicator: Indicator 1: Teachers understand the foundations of good heath and help students understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Indicator: Indicator 2: Teachers are alert to major health issues related to children.
(Core) Standard: Standard 13: Working alone, or with healthful living specialists, elementary teachers create opportunities for student development and practice of skills that contribute to good health.
(Core) Standard: Standard 16: Elementary teachers develop as leaders in their schools and communities by staying informed about educational policy issues and supporting professional development. Elementary teachers participate in co-curricular activities, provide leadership in student and curriculum involvement, and connect these activities to the development of citizenship ideals in their students.
Indicator: Indicator 1: When developing as leaders in their schools and communities, elementary teachers involve students in activities outside the classroom.
Indicator: Indicator 2: Teachers participate in meetings that establish policy.
Indicator: Indicator 3: Teachers communicate with parents, guardians, and caretakers to build partnerships between home and school.
Indicator: Indicator 5: Teachers communicate with administrators concerning their needs including funds for field trips and guest speakers, materials unique to specific subjects and special projects, and professional development study and travel.
Indicator: Indicator 7: Teachers encourage participation in civic and volunteer activities.
Indicator: Indicator 9: Teachers understand the importance of collaborating with colleagues to strengthen content, research, and pedagogy as well as with the community to provide quality instruction that meets state competencies.
Indicator: Indicator 10: Teachers advocate for the rights and welfare of their students by involving appropriate school and community human resources in meeting the individual needs of each students.
File Attachments:
  1. Permission Form Permission Form
  2. Service Learning Plan Reflection Service Learning Plan Reflection
Author: richard lynch
Last modified: 11/7/2008 3:49 AM (EST)