The Complete Guide to Service Learning
Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action
Grade K-12
Format Paperback
Trim Size 8.5" x 11"
Language English
ISBN 9781575423456
Item 899615
Page Count 288
Description
The Complete Guide to Service Learning is the go-to resource in the fast-growing field of service learning. It is an award-winning treasury of service activities, community service project ideas, quotes, reflections, and resources that can help teachers and youth workers engage young hearts and minds in reaching out and giving back. Author and internationally known service learning expert Cathryn Berger Kaye presents service learning—its importance, steps, essential elements, and challenges—within a curricular context and organized by theme. This second edition maintains the easy-to-use format of the original and is enhanced with updated information on service learning programs and pedagogy.
Benefits include:
- A blueprint for service learning, from getting started to assessing the experience
- Integration of K–12 service learning standards
- Inspiring quotations, background information and resources, preparation activities, real-life examples, and community service project ideas that have worked for other teachers
- 13 thematic chapters covering topics commonly selected for service learning projects such as animal protection and care, elders, emergency readiness, the environment, hunger and homeles(more...)
Editorial Reviews
Praise for The Complete Guide to Service Learning
“How can teachers begin or support a service learning program in their classroom or school? What role does [it] play in the curriculum? What are the true benefits to society and to students? . . . Kaye answers these questions and more.”—Curriculum Connections
“If there is a bible of K–12 service learning, it is Cathryn Berger Kaye’s The Complete Guide to Service Learning.”—Youth Service California
“The Complete Guide to Service Learning has been my go-to resource for sharing ideas with our partner organizations and with anyone who says, ‘Tell me about service learning.’ Rich in information, ideas, and practical suggestions, this guide inspires and reminds me how important our youth are and what valuable contributors they can be. Cathryn’s book brings learning and service to life.”—Elaine Leibsohn, America’s Promise Alliance
Praise for the previous edition
“An informative book for those interested in creating or overseeing service-learning programs.”—Youth Today
“A wonderful step-by-step guide with handy tips and practical advice. An outstanding resource, a must-have.”—VOYA
“A rich resource.”—Library Media Connection
Related Resources
Common Core State Standards
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Ben
June 11, 2019
I use the book a lot when talking to teachers about service learning. Includes a clear definition and tools to help teachers get the ball rolling.