Service-Learning Awareness Workshop

Overview

The Service-Learning Awareness workshop is designed to help educators develop a basic understanding of KIDS Consortium’s award winning service-learning model. Through interactive games and visuals, participants will learn the difference between community based learning, community service, and service-learning.

Goals and Outcomes

Participants will leave this workshop with a clear definition of service-learning, numerous project examples, and enthusiasm to begin a KIDS service-learning project in their school and/or community.

Participants will:

• understand the difference between our model of service-learning and other community-oriented educational experiences
• understand the importance of community partnership(s), student ownership, and curriculum connections
• learn about a variety of service-learning projects

Target Audience and Workshop Length:

One to two hour workshop designed for educators and administrators new to our service-learning model.