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Join the Campaign for Change EHS Senior Project 2020! Engage in service learning to connect classroom curriculum with community impact. Reflect on the power of a small group to change the world, enhance civic responsibility, and develop leadership skills. Experience personal growth, career development, and academic application in a real-world setting. This project promotes social change, encourages volunteerism, and fosters relationships with faculty. Get involved now and make a difference!
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Requirements “People Who Are Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World, Are The Ones Who Do.” – Rob Siltanen Research Paper Professional Presentation Service Learning Component Groups of 3-6 (non-negotiable) It is imperative that students are organized and bring all Senior Project materials to both their Government and English classes every day.
What is Service Learning? • Service-learning refers to learning that actively involves students in a wide range of experiences, which often benefit others and the community, while also advancing the goals of a given curriculum. • Connects the classroom to the community • Brings life to curriculum • Students gain a deeper understanding of course content • Enhances sense of civic responsibility • Helps foster passion for social change
Does Service Learning matter? • Reflect on this quote by Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” • Write a short paragraph response on your thoughts and feelings about the quote.
Benefits of Service Learning • Service-Learning is practiced at over 1,000 universities and by over two million college students nationwide. • Service-Learning is part of a national movement in higher education to increase civic and political engagement. • Service-Learning helps prepare students for the job market. • Service-Learning provides useful services in the community and communities report enhanced school and university relations.
Service Learning has a positive effect on students: • Personal and interpersonal development • Leadership and communication skills • Reducing stereotypes and facilitating cultural & racial understanding • Sense of social responsibility and citizenship skills • Commitment to service • Academic learning • Ability to apply what they have learned in “the real world” • Career development • Relationships with faculty involved in Service-Learning • Satisfaction with college • Physical health (benefits of volunteering