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About
This Manual
It
is the intent of the Bellingham School District to encourage the use of
Service Learning as a teaching methodology in all district schools. The
Bellingham School District believes Service Learning is an effective method
that all educators can use to assist students to become knowledgeable
individuals, quality producers, effective communicators, competent thinkers,
effective collaborators, responsible citizens, and life-long learners
while fulfilling real community needs through curriculum-related service.
The purpose of this manual is to assist teachers and administrators with
implementation of Service Learning.
Using
Service Learning in the Classroom serves as an introduction to the
idea of Service Learning to those who are not familiar with the methodology.
It is also intended to aid long-time practitioners who would like to see
Service Learning transformed from individual projects to school-wide and
district-wide integration. The manual establishes background information
on Service Learning and defines the roles of principals, teachers, support
staff, and outside consultants. It provides ideas for curriculum implementation
and classroom integration. Descriptions of current Service Learning resources
complete the manual.
Using
Service Learning in the Classroom was designed by Bellingham School
District's Department of Student Services. If you have any additions or
comments, please contact the K-12 Service Learning Facilitator at (360)
676-2787.
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