Civil Rights and Service Learning

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Civil Rights and Service Learning
A Clark County School District Teaching American
History Grant Module
Facilitator Sharon L. Carter Content Scholars
Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley,
Ph.D. Pedagogy Scholar Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.
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Please complete the following

• Sign-in on the attendance roster
• Collect books/iPod and sign for receipt of
  materials
• Sign-up for UNLV credit if you wish to do so
• Complete the survey in your Mighty Times kit
  and return it to the envelope on the front table

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• Sign-in/Materials/Survey/Credit
• Welcome/Introductions
• Q/A and Materials Overview
• Content Presentation
• Break
• Pedagogy Presentation
• Group Work

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Materials Overview
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Content Presentation
Dr. Michael Green Dr. DeAnna Beachley
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Break
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Pedagogy Presentation
Dr. Christy Keeler
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Relating Historical and Contemporary Events To
Enhance Content Learning
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Service-Based Learning Elementary-Aged Children
Changing the World
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Service Learning

• What is it?
• Examples
• The Harlem Project
• Project Citizen Room 405
• Kids Paying It Forward
• For Pets Sake

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The Process

• Brainstorm issues of concern
• Weigh issues and select one to pursue
• Learn about the issue
• Prepare an action plan
• Define a goal
• Brainstorm methods for addressing the issue
• Develop a strategy to accomplish the goal
• Implement the action plan
• Reflect on and evaluate the process and outcomes
• Share your results

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The Research
A variety of studies have shown evidence of a
range of achievement-related benefits from
service-learning including improved attendance,
higher grade point averages, enhanced preparation
for the workforce, enhanced awareness and
understanding of social issues, greater
motivation for learning, and heightened
engagement in prosocial behaviors. Billig (2004)
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The Research
younger children had stronger results than
older students. Billig (2004)
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The Research
The two aspects of service-learning that were
most closely associated with positive results
were linkage with the curriculum and direct
contact with those being served. Meyer,
Hofschire, Billig (2004)
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Research supports that students who engagein
service-learning projects have

• Scored higher on state-based assessments
• Scored higher on all academic measures
• Decreased drop-out rates
• Been more likely to graduate from college
• Been better prepared and more engaged in class
• Lessened the achievement gap
• Decreased absenteeism
• Found unexpected enjoyment, interest,
  stimulation, and fun

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Pay It Forward
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Group Work Share Project Plans and Discuss
Solutions to Concerns
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• Dierenfield, 1-6
• Begin book report
• Podcast I Have a Dream speech
• No vidcasts
• Continue action research (data plan)
• Optional readings

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