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Service Learning | Cathryn Berger Kaye
Manage episode 473227678 series 2490742
Phil and Cathryn Berger Kaye explore the transformative power of service learning in education. Cathy defines service learning as a pedagogical approach that connects students' learning to real-world community needs, emphasizing the importance of purpose and engagement in the learning process. They discuss the barriers educators face in implementing service learning, the significance of connection and adventure in education, and share inspiring stories of positive outcomes from service learning initiatives. Cathy provides practical advice for educators looking to incorporate service learning into their curriculum, highlighting the need for a shift in focus from standardized testing to meaningful, experiential learning.
- Service learning is a process that connects education to real-world needs.
- It elevates student engagement by providing a sense of purpose.
- Teachers find renewed passion through service learning.
- Service learning fosters social-emotional learning in students.
- Adventure in learning encourages risk-taking and self-discovery.
- Real-life stories illustrate the impact of service learning.
- Barriers to service learning include lack of understanding and standardized testing.
- Educators can start with practical resources and community connections.
- Service learning is not just community service; it's an educational pedagogy.
- Wisdom in education involves using knowledge for the common good.
Connect with Cathy - [email protected]
Learn more about service learning - https://cbkassociates.com/
Connect with Phil;
email - [email protected]
instagram - @verticalplaypen
Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
281 episodes
Manage episode 473227678 series 2490742
Phil and Cathryn Berger Kaye explore the transformative power of service learning in education. Cathy defines service learning as a pedagogical approach that connects students' learning to real-world community needs, emphasizing the importance of purpose and engagement in the learning process. They discuss the barriers educators face in implementing service learning, the significance of connection and adventure in education, and share inspiring stories of positive outcomes from service learning initiatives. Cathy provides practical advice for educators looking to incorporate service learning into their curriculum, highlighting the need for a shift in focus from standardized testing to meaningful, experiential learning.
- Service learning is a process that connects education to real-world needs.
- It elevates student engagement by providing a sense of purpose.
- Teachers find renewed passion through service learning.
- Service learning fosters social-emotional learning in students.
- Adventure in learning encourages risk-taking and self-discovery.
- Real-life stories illustrate the impact of service learning.
- Barriers to service learning include lack of understanding and standardized testing.
- Educators can start with practical resources and community connections.
- Service learning is not just community service; it's an educational pedagogy.
- Wisdom in education involves using knowledge for the common good.
Connect with Cathy - [email protected]
Learn more about service learning - https://cbkassociates.com/
Connect with Phil;
email - [email protected]
instagram - @verticalplaypen
Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
281 episodes
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