SERVICE LEARNING IN ES

What is Service Learning? Service Learning is more than fundraising! Service Learning connects students’ learning with the care and concern they have for their world. “ The results are memorable, lifelong lessons for students and foster a stronger society for us all.” Kaye, C.B. “The Complete Guide to Service Learning”, Free Spirit Publishing, 2004, p. 6

Service Learning is more than fundraising!

Service Learning connects students’ learning with the care and concern they have for their world.

“ The results are memorable, lifelong lessons for students and foster a stronger society for us all.”

Kaye, C.B. “The Complete Guide to Service Learning”, Free Spirit Publishing, 2004, p. 6

What does Service Learning do for Students? When service learning connects the classroom to the community, students will: Apply academic, social and personal skills to improve the community. Make decisions that have real, not “imaginary” results. Grow as individuals, gain respect for peers, and increase community involvement. Experience success no matter what their ability level. Gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and society. Develop as leaders who take initiative, solve problems, work as a team, and demonstrate their abilities while and through helping others. Ibid., p.7

When service learning connects the classroom to the community, students will:

Apply academic, social and personal skills to improve the community.

Make decisions that have real, not “imaginary” results.

Grow as individuals, gain respect for peers, and increase community involvement.

Experience success no matter what their ability level.

Gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and society.

Develop as leaders who take initiative, solve problems, work as a team, and demonstrate their abilities while and through helping others.

Ibid., p.7

The Papaya Partnerships Grade 5 Tiangge Supporting the Livelihood Projects

Grade 5 Tiangge

Supporting the Livelihood Projects

The Papaya Partnerships Grade 4 Heroes Wall Sharing learning and pride in Filipino achievement

Grade 4 Heroes Wall

Sharing learning and pride in Filipino achievement

The Papaya Partnerships Grade 3 Literacy Project Supporting Literacy and the development of school resources.

Grade 3 Literacy Project

Supporting Literacy and the development of school resources.

The Papaya Partnerships Grade 2 Solar System Share A collaboration between schools to explore the Solar System.

Grade 2 Solar System Share

A collaboration between schools to explore the Solar System.

The Papaya Partnerships Grade 1 Friendship Day Recognizing similarities and differences.

Grade 1 Friendship Day

Recognizing similarities and differences.

KEY POINTS Create sustainable partnerships Not only fundraising Linked to curriculum Empowering students

Create sustainable partnerships

Not only fundraising

Linked to curriculum

Empowering students

Distinct Service Learning Opportunities at ISM Exchange with People of Indigenous Culture (EPIC) has a partnership between ISM and a school for indigenous Mangyan people in Mindoro EPIC An orphanage for children who are physically and/or mentally challenged. Chosen Children’s Village – CCV GK777 is a Filipino organization that is taking action against poverty. Gawad Kalinga –GK777 An organization that works with the poorest of the poor children in inner city Manila. Child Hope Organizations that help less advantaged children near ISM. Care for Kanlungan (CFK) and Samahang Bukas Palad – (SBP) An organization working for the protection of animals Club Wild DESCRIPTION CLUB NAME

How can Parents get Involved? Volunteer to be a chaperone on visits to Papaya Academy. Attend GK777 community events and encourage student participation. Talk with your child about what these projects mean and the difference they make. Be role models – demonstrate that helping others is a choice we can all make. (Saturday Service Program). Encourage your child to make this decision everyday – at home and at school. Acknowledge child’s efforts, in simple ways, as they learn this lifelong skill.

Volunteer to be a chaperone on visits to Papaya Academy.

Attend GK777 community events and encourage student participation.

Talk with your child about what these projects mean and the difference they make.

Be role models – demonstrate that helping others is a choice we can all make. (Saturday Service Program).

Encourage your child to make this decision everyday – at home and at school.

Acknowledge child’s efforts, in simple ways, as they learn this lifelong skill.

Want more information? www.ismanila.org > About Us > ES Service Learning Program OR CONTACT Shannon Grabow and Wayne Hamaguchi [email_address] [email_address]

www.ismanila.org

> About Us > ES Service Learning Program

OR CONTACT

Shannon Grabow and Wayne Hamaguchi

[email_address]

[email_address]