What is service learning

Poll

Is it more effective for students to work on solving local problems rather than national or global issues? Why or why not?

• Local problems are more relatable and easier to address.

• National or global issues make a bigger impact.

• Both are equally important.

• It depends on the situation.

Open Ended

In your own words, define “Service Learning.”

Open Ended

List two examples of Service Learning projects.

What is Service Learning?

​Definition: Combines community service with learning objectives to address real needs.

• Examples:

  • Partnering with a food bank to address hunger.

  • Organizing a park cleanup to promote sustainability.

• Impact: Builds skills like teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.

Poll

Why do you think service learning is important?

• Helps the community.

• Teaches new skills.

• Prepares students for the future.

• All of the above.

Poll

Why do you think service learning is important?

• Helps the community.

• Teaches new skills.

• Prepares students for the future.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of a service learning project?

• Volunteering to help others.

• Connecting the work to classroom learning.

• Addressing community needs.

• Doing a group project with no purpose.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of this course?

• A. To complete the community service graduation requirement

• B. To create meaningful service learning projects that address real community needs

• C. To study global issues in depth

• D. To focus only on academic projects

Multiple Choice

Which unit involves presenting your project ideas to a panel of donors?

• A. Unit 1: Community

• B. Unit 2: Proposal

• C. Phase 3: Panels

• D. Phase 5: Reflection

Multiple Choice

This course counts towards the community service graduation requirement.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The final phase of the course involves presenting projects at a fair and reflecting on your experiences.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What is the role of a community partner in your service learning project?

Open Ended

Name one example of a social justice topic you will discuss in this course.

Open Ended

What issues do you see in your community?

Examples: Homelessness, youth violence, lack of programs, littering.

Word Cloud

Which issue do you think is the most urgent in Trenton? (Answer in 1-2 words)

Open Ended

Why do you think your chosen issue is important to address?

Independent or Group Work (Problem-Solving Activity)

• Choose an issue from the class brainstorm or poll results.

• Answer the following questions as a group:

  1. Why is this issue important?

  2. Who is affected by this issue?

  3. What could be a solution?

  4. What organizations or resources might help?

Open Ended

What solutions could address your selected issue?

Example: “Partner with a local food bank to address hunger.”

Poll

What solution would you propose to address your chosen issue?

• Organize a fundraiser.

• Partner with an organization.

• Raise awareness through social media.

• Other

Open Ended

Which issue did your group choose, and what is one solution you brainstormed?