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"Maryland's Best Practices: An Improvement Guide for School-Based Service- Learning" (1995) Download the complete document!
Answer these questions about your service-learning practice. Circle the bullets which most accurately describes your experience. Evaluate only one service-learning experience at a time.
Use this tool to explore strategies for strengthening your service-learning practice. High quality service-learning projects should meet all seven best practices. Print and use the PDF version of this webpage.
1. Are students meeting a recognized need in the community?
2. Are you meeting curricular objectives through service-learning?
3. Are students reflecting throughout the service-learning experience?
4. Are you developing student responsibility?
5. Are you establishing community partnerships?
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- Yes, we consult with community partner for information and resources relevant to the issue the service-learning project addresses
- Yes, we create opportunities for students to interact with community partners
- Yes, we collaborate with students and community partners as an action team to plan and implement service-learning
6. Are you planning ahead for service-learning?
7. Are you preparing students for the service experience by equipping them with knowledge and skills needed for the project?
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Julie Ayers, Service-Learning Specialist |
Maryland State Department of Education |
200 West Baltimore Street |
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jayers@msde.state.md.us |
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Maryland State Department of Education |
200 West Baltimore Street |
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