Service Learning in Grades K-8: Experiential Learning That Builds Character and Motivation

Author:   Katherine Thomsen
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
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9781412913430


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   29 November 2005
Format:   Paperback
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Service Learning in Grades K-8: Experiential Learning That Builds Character and Motivation


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"'Interesting, captivating, thought-provoking. Thomsen's explanations and examples of service learning show us that students can engage in higher and more complex thinking skills while they serve others, address learning standards, meet the expectations of the curriculum and -oh, by the way-find out that school can be fun!' - Dr. Richard Castallo, Chair, Deparment of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, California State University Northridge 'Teachers and site administrators will find their ""how"" and ""why"" questions answered in this inspirational and motivational book. The research behind the efficacy of service learning is a highlight of the book. In addition, it contains plenty of complete, useful examples of service learning projects for those educators who don't want to invent their own. Kate Thomsen's book is a great addition to the conversation on community learning!' - Neal A. Glasgow, Educator//Author 'Service Learning is a compelling work which addresses a universal need often overlooked in school curricula-the need to practice compassion and generosity. Kate Thomsen provides eudcators with a practical handbook for teaching wisdom and empathy along with math, language arts, social studies, and science. This book is a testament to our faith in the promise of all of our children, and in the capacity of teachers to transform lives through thoughtful instruction and example' - Lauri Pepe Bousquet, Professor of Education, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY Kate Thomsen wrote about the power of service learning to promote resiliency in her book Building Resilient Students. In Service Learning in Grades K-8, she explores in greater depth the positive effects of service learning on youth, different types of successful programs, and how to start a service learning program. Service learning-making community service part of the school's educational program-can be used at all grade levels; however, some high schools require that students earn a certain number of credits in service learning in order to graduate. One type of service learning program is curriculum related and tied directly to what the students are learning in school. For example, students may work on a beach cleanup during an oceanography unit. In another type of program, students are required to serve the community for a set number of hours, for example working at a homeless shelter, retirement community, hospital, or animal shelter. In this case, the students may reflect on their experiences through a journal or paper, but the program is not connected to a class or specific curriculum."

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Author:   Katherine Thomsen
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   Corwin Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9781412913430


ISBN 10:   1412913438
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   29 November 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. The Power of Service Learning 2. Research Into Practice 3. Turning Service Into Service Learning 4. Laying the Groundwork for Service Learning 5. Teambuilding and Reflection 6. Service-Learning Projects That Put Learning First 7. Service-Learning Projects That Put Service First 8. Sustaining Service Learning Efforts 9. Service Learning: What, So What, and Now What? Appendix: Online Resources References Index

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Teachers and site administrators will find their 'how' and 'why' questions answered in this inspirational and motivational book. The research behind the efficacy of service learning is a highlight of the book. In addition, this book contains plenty of complete, useful examples of service learning projects for those educators who don't want to invent their own. Kate Thomsen's book is a great addition to the conversation on community learning! -- Neal A. Glasgow Interesting, captivating, thought provoking. Thomsen's explanations and examples of service learning show us that students can engage in higher and more complex thinking skills while they serve others, address learning standards, meet the expectations of the curriculum and-oh, by the way-find out that school can be fun! -- Richard Castallo, Chair of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies A compelling work that addresses a universal need often overlooked in school curricula-the need to practice compassion and generosity. Kate Thomsen provides eudcators with a practical handbook for teaching wisdom and empathy along with math, language arts, social studies, and science. This book is a testament to our faith in the promise of all of our children and in the capacity of teachers to transform lives through thoughtful instruction and example. -- Lauri Pepe Bousquet, Professor of Education This how-to book offers everything needed to aid students in becoming good citizens who practice democracy. -- Teaching Tolerance, Spring 2007


Teachers and site administrators will find their 'how' and 'why' questions answered in this inspirational and motivational book. The research behind the efficacy of service learning is a highlight of the book. In addition, this book contains plenty of complete, useful examples of service learning projects for those educators who don't want to invent their own. Kate Thomsen's book is a great addition to the conversation on community learning! -- Neal A. Glasgow 20050321 Interesting, captivating, thought provoking. Thomsen's explanations and examples of service learning show us that students can engage in higher and more complex thinking skills while they serve others, address learning standards, meet the expectations of the curriculum and-oh, by the way-find out that school can be fun! -- Richard Castallo, Chair of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies 20050316 A compelling work that addresses a universal need often overlooked in school curricula-the need to practice compassion and generosity. Kate Thomsen provides eudcators with a practical handbook for teaching wisdom and empathy along with math, language arts, social studies, and science. This book is a testament to our faith in the promise of all of our children and in the capacity of teachers to transform lives through thoughtful instruction and example. -- Lauri Pepe Bousquet, Professor of Education 20050320 This how-to book offers everything needed to aid students in becoming good citizens who practice democracy. -- Teaching Tolerance, Spring 2007 20070220


Teachers and site administrators will find their 'how' and 'why' questions answered in this inspirational and motivational book. The research behind the efficacy of service learning is a highlight of the book. In addition, this book contains plenty of complete, useful examples of service learning projects for those educators who don't want to invent their own. Kate Thomsen's book is a great addition to the conversation on community learning! -- Neal A. Glasgow 20050321 Interesting, captivating, thought provoking. Thomsen's explanations and examples of service learning show us that students can engage in higher and more complex thinking skills while they serve others, address learning standards, meet the expectations of the curriculum and-oh, by the way-find out that school can be fun! -- Richard Castallo, Chair of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies 20050316 A compelling work that addresses a universal need often overlooked in school curricula-the need to practice compassion and generosity. Kate Thomsen provides eudcators with a practical handbook for teaching wisdom and empathy along with math, language arts, social studies, and science. This book is a testament to our faith in the promise of all of our children and in the capacity of teachers to transform lives through thoughtful instruction and example. -- Lauri Pepe Bousquet, Professor of Education 20050320 This how-to book offers everything needed to aid students in becoming good citizens who practice democracy. -- Teaching Tolerance, Spring 2007 20070220


Author Information

Kate Thomsen is the Supervisor of Special Programs for Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), Syracuse, New York. She is also an Adjunct Instructor at Syracuse Univer­sity’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling. As part of her responsibilities, she supervises the programs of 40 coun­ selors in a school-based drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. She frequently offers workshops on resiliency and related topics. Kate is cofounder and cochair of a local coali­tion, Prevention Partners for Youth Development, which works to integrate youth development principles, especially resiliency and asset development, into all youth services in Onondaga County. A secondary English teacher with a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Syracuse University and a CAS in Educational Administration from State University of New York at Oswego, she has spent her career working in both school and community agency settings. She draws on this experience to offer many ideas and examples for building resiliency in youth.

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