An Introduction to the
Service Learning Process
Presenters:
Mary Rodgers
Abington Senior High School
Christine Moran, Ph. D.
Immaculata University
Service is…
…a voluntary activity that makes a significant
impact on the welfare of the community.
Key Words:
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Voluntary
Impact
Welfare
Community
~Bill Clinton~
Types of Service
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Fundraising and Philanthropy
Direct Service
Indirect Service
Advocacy
What is Service Learning?
It’s a teaching method that helps students to actually
experience what they learn by applying their
knowledge to a problem in the community, finding
solutions, meeting people, working through a process,
and gaining understanding that they can use their
knowledge for good. It also allows students to learn
from people and experiences in the community in
ways that will enrich their school work and
performance.
The Rodgers Pyramid
Curriculum
Based SL
Project Based
Service Learning
Community Service
Copyright: Mary Rodgers, 2010
Community Service
Project Based, Direct
Service Learning
Community Based, Direct
Service Learning
Curriculum Based, Direct
Service Learning
Curriculum Based, Indirect
Service Learning
Advocacy
Learning from
Community Partners
Dr. Godlove Fenjweng;
Philadelphia Global
Water Initiative
Ms. Ellen Schultz;
Fairmount Water
Works
Mr. Craig Santoro;
WHYY
Learning Lab
Mr. Walt Walker;
President- Engineers
without Boarders
Bringing Learning to Life:
A Video
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While watching, write down:
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Words
Ideas
Thoughts
Striking images/phrases
Moving On
Standards for Quality
Service Learning
K - 12
Standards for Quality
Service Learning
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Meaningful Service
Link to Curriculum
Reflection
Diversity
Youth Voice
Partnerships
Progress Monitoring
Duration & Intensity
Teaching with
Service Learning Standards
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Benefits:
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Engages students
Provides authentic learning experiences
Appeals to a variety of learners
Creates a good rapport
Service Learning
is a process,
not an end result.
Students should be actively
engaged in all phases of the
process.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Indirect Service
IPARD
Investigation
Planning and Participation
Action
Reflection
Demonstration of results
and Celebration
Stories of
Service and Success
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Lydia Appianing
Christopher Platz
Heather Frey
Laquan Magruder
Learning Across
the Curriculum
English
Science
Writing to elected officials
Erosion project @ local park
Record books on tape for children with
disabilities
Teaching water conservation & preservation
Math
Provide math tutors to younger children
Writing grants and creating a budget,
graphing expenses
Special Education
Can-Do Recycling Project
Grocery Shop for shut-ins
Art / Music / Drama
Social Studies
Create cultural night for peers
Research and Rehab historic houses
Empty Bowl Supper
Voter Registration and practice voting
Connection Cards
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Match the service cards
with the learning cards
Four Perspectives on Service
for the Classroom
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Pick up litter at a
local park
Statistically
analyze the
types and
location of
collected
litter.
Write to your elected
officials about the
problem and solutions
your group has
devised.
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Copyright; Mary Rodgers, 2010
Reflection:
Quality Checklist
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Questions
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Ready to go?
What else do you need?
What are the stumbling
blocks that we should
discuss?
To learn more:
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National Service Learning Clearinghouse
www.servicelearning.org
Mary Rodgers
maryrodgers@abington.k12.pa.us
Christine Moran
cmoran@immaculata.edu