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There is nbetter way timprove student attitudes and outcomes than tblend both meaningful community and global service with improved academic achievement Sally Berman invites her readers tdjust that - Bob Koehs, Service Learning Coordinator, Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency This book is full of practical tips for the classroom teacher, including strategies for assessing student learning - Jeanine Yard, Learn and Serve Program Officer, Michigan Community Service Commission Service Learning: A Guide tPlanning, Implementing, and Assessing Student Projects presents an instructional strategy that invites students tlearn content information, processes, and skills while performing and reflecting on authentic community service The book features nine service-learning projects and includes step-by-step instructions for selecting a projects focus, managing its various phases, and assessing student performance and learning The projects range in complexity from basic tadvanced, and are adaptable tdifferent grade levels and content areas New tthe second edition are: References tcurrent research about the benefits of service learning Examples of successful projects Teacher and student voices from the field Strategies for overcoming potential challenges Tips for tapping intmultiple intelligences when implementing projects Each chapter emphasizes giving students a voice in all aspects of a service-learning project, aligning service and curricular goals, and incorporating reflection tfacilitate permanent learning In this one resource, teachers will find all of the elements needed tsuccessfully complete service-learning projects with their students
