Frank C. Martin International

K-8 Center

The Global Service Learning (GSL)

Project2011-2012

Curriculum Night

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Why is Community Service linked to the 8th Grade Project?

It makes sense!

To help the students to gain a global understanding of how their service improves the world around them

To demonstrate that service can make an impact on others, including onesself

Why is Community Service Important?

The projects balance the emphasis on academic achievement with the experiences that benefit others who need help.

The projects challenge and extend each student to develop a spirit of discovery and self-reliance, to further develop interpersonal skills, and to inspire awareness and responsibility to the community.

What Community May the Students Serve?

Outside Community (Animal Shelters; church; scouts; libraries; youth organizations)

FCM Community (Develop a plan for school improvement or beautification and submit it for approval).

When and How are Hours Earned?

Served outside of FCM class time

Include activities for which the student does not receive payment, school credit, recognition awards, internship or which personally benefits a family member

What are the Steps?

Step I: Brainstorm community service

ideas/desires Step II: Discuss your ideas with a

parent/guardian and identify realistic opportunities

Step III: Secure service organization

Step IV: Complete Topic Notification form

Step V: Enjoy your experience Step VI: Document experience in the Process

Journal and Documentation Log

Community Service DateStart Time

End Time

Supervisor’s Signature and

Contact Number

Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center

Community Service LogMinimum Expectations

8th Grade -20 hours

Supervisor’s Signature is required and must be someoneOther than the parentPrint the C

& S

activities

here

Make sure to include the dates

and times that service was performed

Action Plan Ideas

Organize an annual talent showcase

Fundraising for a cause Educational awareness Invention Create a sport or game

What is the Global Service Learning Project?

It is a requirement for all 8th Grade students

It is a significant body of work produced over a period of time, which is linked to the student’s Community Service activities

It is a culmination of the student’s community service experience in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and his/her involvement with the five Areas of Interaction.

It is a product of the student’s own initiative and creativity, reflecting a personal appreciation of the Areas of Interaction and the application of Approaches to Learning.

Aims of the GSL Project

The aims of the Global Service Learning Project are to:

demonstrate the personal abilities and skills required to produce and present an extended piece of work

engage in personal inquiry, action and reflection on specific topics and issues

focus on, and demonstrate an understanding of, the areas of interaction

reflect on learning and share knowledge, views and opinions.

The GSL Project must:

deal with a topic to which the student is committed

include a report in the form of a structured piece of writing

have a clear and achievable action plan

be focused on at least one other Area of Interaction

reflect the student’s concerns about a particular issue encountered during community service activities

be the result of the student’s ability to organize and plan

be the student’s own work.

Structure of the Global Service Learning Project Report

Typed Title page Well organized with a table of contents Introduction, defining the goal of the project and an

explicit focus on the chosen area(s) of interaction, and providing an outline of how the student intends to achieve the goal

Description of the process, including production steps Analysis of the inspiration, research and influences

guiding the work, the findings and decisions made Reflection/conclusion, where the student reflects on the

impact of his/her project Works Cited Appendices, where appropriate

Guide to Writing the Global Service Learning Report

Length of paper

It needs to be:

between 800-1000 words (not including appendices and Works Cited)

double-spaced, using Times New Roman, font size 12

Research/documentation of paper minimum of three - five sources

all three - five sources must be cited within the paper

Assessment of paper Criteria set by the IB

Process Journal Students will be required to maintain a process

journal, which is a necessary part of the GSL Project.

It is the place for students to record their thoughts, decisions, research, and actions regarding their projects.

The journal contains the information needed to write the final paper.

Possible Headings for the journal might include:o Work completed this weeko Resources consultedo Challenges/difficulties facedo Evaluation of progress

Process Journal Entries

A typical journal entry might look like this:

December 10, 2011 • I discussed my essay plans again with my

supervisor, as I am thinking I would like to adapt them to include more examples. Problem is, if I do that, it will become too long. After discussions and thinking it over, I have decided to cut one of my subtopics in order to leave space for more examples.

• Over the next week, I need to decide which subtopic to cut, and start researching for more examples. I will start with the library, and then search the internet. Next holidays, I plan to visit the museum and public library to get ideas and check for more resources.

Areas of Interaction

Environments

Human ingenuity

Community and service

Health and social education

How do I learn best? How do I know? How do I communicate my understanding?

Key Questions

How do I think and act? How am I changing? How can I look after myself and others?

How do we live in relation to each other? How can I contribute to my community? How can I help others?

Why and how do we create? What are the consequences?

Where do we live? What resources do we have or need? What are my responsibilities?

Approaches to learning

Assessment Criteria

Criterion A Planning and development Maximum level: 4

Criterion B Collection of information/resources Maximum level: 4

Criterion C Organization of the written work Maximum level: 4

Criterion D Analysis of process and outcome Maximum level: 4

Criterion E Personal engagement Maximum level: 4

Global Service Learning Project Timeline

DATE TASK PURPOSE

FOCUS 1October 5, 2011

October 10, 2011

GSL Project workshop, Pt. 1GSL Project workshop, Pt. 2

To introduce the GSL Project

October 5-19 Explore service opportunities

To discover possible topics for your GSL Project

October 19-20, 2011

Topic Notification due Begin service

To introduce your GSL Project topic

Timeline cont’d.

October 19-November 21, 2011

Meet with your supervisor Brainstorm ideas for your SERVICE Get ideas for your resources Complete first few entries in Process journal

To complete the first portion of your process journal

FOCUS 2 DUEDecember 1-2, 2011

Complete research Gather and print resources Type and turn in Works Cited

To gather background information on your topic; to locate possible solutions to the challenges that your project might pose for you

Timeline cont’d.

FOCUS 3December/January/February, 2012

Meet with your supervisor at least four times over this three month period Record the dates/times of your meetings Continue Process Journal

To understand that projects require collaboration; to discuss the progress of your project; to set reasonable goals; to relate your goals back to the AOI

FOCUS 3March, 2012

Complete Process JournalBegin writing up the GSL report

To describe the journey you made in creating your project from start to finish; to describe the challenges you ran into.

Timeline cont’d.

April 2-5, 2012 Complete final draft of GSL Report, including Reflection Show final draft to your supervisor for review

To encourage collaboration on your project; to express yourself through the written word

FOCUS 3 DUEApril 12-13, 2012

Completed project due to your Language A teacher

FOCUS 4May 1-8, 2012

TBA

Class presentations

Top projects will be selected for presentation

To celebrate the completion of your GSL Project

Select a project of interest; one that evokes

passion, enthusiasm, curiosity Study the goals and objectives of the project and

their direct relationship to the assessment criteria

Read and study the student guide and follow all directions concerning the process

Offer personal analysis of each step of the process or research

Be punctual and prepared for all meetings with your supervisor

Stay current with assignments in the process journal

Record accurately and consistently, all thoughts, discussion, and research in the process journal.

The Student’s Responsibilities

Supervision Each student will receive direct supervision

throughout the project from a qualified teacher within the middle school

The supervisor is not expected to be an expert in the chosen project

Supervisors are there as facilitators to guide students on their journey of learning

Students will be allowed to get expert help from outside.

Global Service Learning Project Resources on our Website:

Please go to:

http://fcmartin.dadeschools.net. Click on:

Students→MYP→GSL Project.

GSL Project PowerPoint Presentation GSL Project Guide Timeline Design Cycle Documents

Thank You!

RESEARCH TIPSMrs. Adjamah

THE DESIGN CYCLEMr. DeBarge

The Design Cycle