Service Learning at

New Dominion Alternative Center

…RECOGNIZE ANYONE?

“We need your service, right now, at this moment. I’m not

going to tell you what your role should be; that’s for you to discover. But I am asking

you to stand up and play your part. I am asking you to help

change history’s course.”

President Barack Obama

What IS Service Learning?

• …A research-based learning method where guided or classroom learning is applied through action that addresses an authentic community need in a process that allows for youth initiative and provides structured time for reflection on the service experience and demonstration of acquired skills and knowledge.

Rainbow Riding Center

RAINBOW RIDING PROGRAM

There are 5 stages in Service Learning:

• Investigation• Planning• Action• Reflection• Demonstration

INVESTIGATION

• Individual student assessment; i.e., talents, skills, strengths and weaknesses, attitudes and values…

• Classroom assessment; roles, relationships, expectations (team building)…

• Community assessment; i.e., brainstorm ideas, survey needs, identify community partners, etc.

PLANNING

• Brainstorm as a group. Identify what needs to be done and who needs to do it.

• Make sure it is tied to curriculum goals and objectives. Can it cross curricula?

• Discuss possible obstacles and ways to overcome them. Adjust the scope of the plan, if necessary.

ACTION!• Direct Service: Students work hands-on with the

recipients of the plan.• Indirect Service: Students work behind the scenes.• Advocacy: Students work for a cause about which

they are passionate.• Research: Students conduct research and share

findings with someone who will use the research.

BEAUTIFYING AN ARC HOME

REFLECTION

• Journaling• Skits/Role Playing• Art, Music, Poetry• Discussions – class, small group, paired• Quick Responses, written or verbal.

…It connects the mind with the heart.

INDIAN LONGHOUSE AT HEMLOCK OVERLOOKProject undertaken with students from George Mason University to build Indian long house from scratch…

DEMONSTRATION

• Website• Movie Maker• PowerPoint• Posters, Brochures, Bulletin Boards• Publications, Newsletters• Announcements on the PA System

… Share the success of the Project!

Blue Ridge Dog Assistance Program

Lamar Madden Teaching Clover to Open Handicap Door

Pet Club

Operation Turkey

PROCEDURES

NOW OPEN YOUR SERVICE LEARNING PACKETS