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Introduction a project-based & service learning approach Project-based learning emphasizes the use of classroom projects in which students use inquiry to explore issues and questions that are relevant to their lives. Students engage in problem solving, decision-making and investigations that encourage them to come up with ideas and realistic solutions. They learn from prior and new experiences and apply that learning to their lives. Project-based learning emphasizes creative and critical thinking skill development as well as cooperative and group learning. It shows students that there can be many ways to solve a problem and that there is much that can be learned from the experiences and perspectives of others. Elements of effective project-based learning include: • A question, issue or challenge that is real and relevant to daily lives • Student-directed and inquiry-based learning • Collaboration and cooperative learning opportunities • Multi-disciplinary approach to learning • An action or presentation that results from the inquiry. The Health & Life Skills Guide to Implementation (K-9) provides templates that help guide students through each step in a service learning project. This guide can be accessed at http:// education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/ health/resources/k-9health.aspx. Service learning provides a means of organizing learning to focus on identifying needs, setting goals for change and implementing action processes that have a positive effect on others. Engaging students in a project with a service learning focus can include benefits such as: • Deeper understandings of concepts and application of skills to real life challenges or problems • The development of stronger relationships with community members • Discovery of new interests and abilities • The value of setting goals and working through steps to achieve them • Learning to work cooperatively • Building experience with leadership roles • Learning the value of helping, contributing to and caring for the community and other people. 8 Make A Better City
Make A Better City Service learning provides students with the opportunity to implement a project they have developed. Students who complete steps such as the following can be more likely to realize that their actions can make a difference: • Prepare: With guidance, students identify issues to address in the school or community. They develop questions they have about the issues and research the answers. Students explore why participation and involvement can benefit their community. • Plan: Students research and build understandings of issues, challenges and problems in their own communities. Encourage students to share their research with the school community, parents and community members. • Act: Encourage students to assume as much responsibility as possible. Service learning should occur in an environment that is safe and allows for mistakes and successes. • Review and Reflect: Acknowledge and celebrate the participation of everyone involved. Encourage students to describe what happened, record the contribution made, discuss thoughts and feelings and place the experience in the larger context of the community and society. • Demonstrate: Have students demonstrate their learning by sharing with peers, families and communities. Write articles or letters to local newspapers regarding local issues, or extend experiences to the development of future projects that contribute to the community. Make A Better City 9
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