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Purpose:
Students will evaluate their learning about philanthropy and the service project by completing a written reflection on their experience. The reflection will not be just a recap but a looking back to identify with "new eyes" those aspects of philanthropy that came to light through the experience.
Duration:
One Forty-Minute Class Period
Objectives:
The learner will:
- reflect on and evaluate contributions to the common good through acts of philanthropy.
Service Experience:
None for this lesson.
Materials:
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Journal
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Student copies of Reflective Writing Rubric ( Attachment One )
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set:
When the learners enter the room, have the following statement on the chalkboard:
“ I can contribute to the common good of the community each time I. . .” Encourage the learners to add a phrase to the board that completes the sentence before taking their seats. Discuss.
- Distribute student copies of Reflective Writing Rubric ( Attachment One ). Discuss the reflection/evaluation task. Give the learners the rest of the period to respond to the rubric.
Assessment:
- The teacher will collect and read the reflective evaluations of the service-learning project.
- Annotate and evaluate their responses based on the rubric given to learners.
Extension:
It is hoped that learners will want to accomplish more service learning projects during the academic year as a volunteer.
Bibliographical References:
Lesson Developed and Piloted by:
Carolyn Lauschn/a
St. Richard's School
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Kathi Keen
n/a
St. Richard's School
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Handouts:
Handout 1Print Handout 1
Reflective Writing Rubric
Directions: Think about the “Advisory: A Call to Action!” unit and the service learning experience and complete a reflection/evaluation in five paragraphs. Each paragraph should include eight to ten sentences.
Paragraph One:
Introduction: What is philanthropy/service-learning?
Paragraph Two:
Explain your role in the service-learning project.
Paragraph Three:
How did the project build a bridge between you and the community in which you served? Include both joys and frustrations and five examples of acting for the common good.
Paragraph Four:
What would you recommend to the next student who might follow you in the same assignment?
Paragraph Five:
“Why is it important to be involved in a project like this?”
Paragraph Six:
Conclusion: Respond to the question, “How do I see myself in relationship to the community?”
Unit Contents:
Overview:Advisory—A Call to Action Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- What Is Service Learning?
- 2.
- History of Philanthropy
- 3.
- Advisory in Action
- 4.
- Evaluation Is Reflection
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Comments
(The positive aspect of using this lesson was) the students really embraced and owned the idea of philanthropy. They gained a deeper understanding of how to give of their time, talent, and treasure.