In Kofoworola's talk, she shares her experience volunteering and why it is important or kids to volunteer.
This journal article explores a brief discussion making explicit John Dewey's contribution to the pedagogy of community service learning (CSL) in doing so, explores a conception of CSL that focuses on education for critical citizenship. Dewey's writings inform service learning through a philosophy of education, a theory of inquiry, a conception of community and democratic life, and a means for individual engagement in society toward the end of social transformation.
Educating for Democracy in the Digital Age: Civic Engagement (Subscription Required)
Students use the Digital World to conduct their own research. The video shows how teachers can bring civic engagement opportunities in their classrooms.
High Tech High Deeper Learning: Engaging Students in Work that Matter (Subscription Required)
In this student-driven and creative lesson, students have a choice of topics that they feel passionate about and in the end, they were proud of being able to make a difference.
iCivics’ growing collection of video games offers teachers and students the opportunity to play with civic skills and knowledge. Each iCivics game is playable in one class period and has a detailed printable report at the end for grading. iCivics games can be played in a variety of settings: 1-to-1, small groups, or a whole class. iCivics games don't require prior knowledge -- they teach you everything you need to know to play!
This website explores the activities and lesson plans that help connect learning to the community and empower students' voices and choice to take action to make a difference.
This website considers how a digital platform of volunteering, social change, and civic action campaigns makes a real-world impact on causes they care about.
Project Ideas for Service Learning
A variety of projects to keep students engaged in service.
Ted Talk: Why is it Important for Kids to Volunteer
21 Tips for Connecting Learners to their Community
Many schools will already be connecting students with their local Place and helping them discover how to make their own place in the world a positive one. Here are some pointers drawn from the experiences of real schools, students, and teachers to help plant the seeds of Place in new school communities.
25 Community Service Ideas for Schools
Whether you have the resources for a yearlong project or simply want to spend an afternoon serving those around you, one of these 25 community service ideas for schools is sure to help your students learn the importance of caring for those around them.