Service Learning

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Service learning isn't just community service. The reading defines service learning as "lessons that connect to the curriculum, meet a need, have a theoretical base, involves students in planning, and allows for reflection." I see service learning as a way to teach students (using the curriculum) about a big idea and connecting students to art and their community through a service project. By having students work with community members, it teaches them good citizenship and service participation. Focusing on a big idea  for service learning lessons, as well as other lessons, helps students explore a common theme or topic. However, leaving it as a big idea empowers them to choose their own approach to the lesson and what direction they want to take it. Service learning doesn't just benefit the students, but also helps the teacher to get outside of the classroom with his/her students and possibly go out of his/her comfort zone for the benefit of the community. Service learning is a very flexible kind of project for students of all ages (K-12). Younger students could do projects such as the "Empty Bowl" project and older students could do projects such as the "Help Project". Teachers can really modify or create any service learning project for students of any age.

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  1. Wendy MillerFebruary 26, 2019 at 5:56 AM

    I think you did a great job of defining it. You shared several important components and one is reflection- critical reflection throughout the process is key! Empty bowls is an excellent example of how it can be applied to the art room. What other needs does our community have that the art curriculum could work to help?

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