Sophie Toner - Service Learning Meets Global Competence

Sophie Turner, a third-grade teacher, discusses her use of service learning to teach global competence. She employs the I-PARRED framework, which includes investigation, planning, action, reflection, and demonstration. Her students engage in a garage sale to support a village in Haiti, learning about poverty through inquiry and reflection. The project integrates various curriculum areas and empowers students by involving them in decision-making about fund allocation.

What is the purpose of the I-PAR framework in service learning?

• To provide a structured approach to service learning

• To ensure students memorize facts

• To replace traditional teaching methods

• To focus solely on fundraising activities

Which technique is used to help students generate questions about poverty?

• Debate

• Role-playing

• Question Formulation Technique (QFT)

• Brainstorming

During the investigation phase, what is the main topic students explore?

• Environmental issues

• Technology in education

• Poverty

• Cultural diversity

What is the primary activity during the action phase of the service learning project?

• Conducting a garage sale

• Creating art projects

• Writing essays

• Organizing a community clean-up

How do students decide on the allocation of funds raised from the garage sale?

• Students vote on the allocation

• The school principal decides

• A committee of parents decides

• The teacher decides

What are some of the needs identified by the village in Haiti?

• Cows, literacy classes, and seeds

• Tourism development

• New roads and bridges

• Sports equipment

What is the main benefit for students participating in this service learning project?

• Improved test scores

• Empowerment and connection to global issues

• Increased physical fitness

• Learning a new language