A national study of
Learn and Serve
America programs suggests that effective
service-learning programs improve academic grades,
increase attendance in school, and develop personal and
social responsibility. Whether the goal is academic
improvement, personal development, or both, students can
learn:
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critical thinking |
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communication |
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teamwork |
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civic responsibility |
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mathematical reasoning |
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problem solving |
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public speaking |
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vocational skills |
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computer skills |
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scientific method |
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research and analysis skills |
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If your school has not yet developed a service-learning curriculum,
now is the time. Learn and Serve
America, one of the programs of the Corporation for
National and Community Service, has developed a number
of resources to make it easy.
Students in Service to
America (SISTA) is a great resource, providing access to
ideas, toolkits, and curriculum sources.
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