- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Service Learning in AACPS
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BEST PRACTICES OF STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING
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The Student Meets a Recognized Need in the Community
- Examines pressing community needs (preparation)
- Develops strategies to address problems associated with community needs (preparation)
- Provides direct, indirect and/or advocacy service (action)
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The Student Achieves Curricular Objectives
- Uses academic standards to establish mastery objectives (preparation)
- Applies academic learning to recognized community needs (preparation, reflection, action)
- Assesses progress toward and attainment of mastery objectives (preparation, action)
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The Student Gains Necessary Knowledge and Skills
- Explores citizenship and career options (preparation, action)
- Understands expectations associated with participation (preparation)
- Cooperates with team members and community partners (action)
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The Student Plans Ahead
- Identifies tasks, timelines and outcomes (preparation)
- Assesses own skills and interests (preparation)
- Takes leadership opportunities (preparation, action)
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The Student Works with Existing Service Organizations
- Identifies nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations with which to partner (preparation)
- Creates collaborative, reciprocal relationships through involvement (action)
- Respects the human dignity and contributions of others (action, reflection)
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The Student Develops Responsibility
- Evaluates own performance (reflection)
- Strengthens character through civic engagement (action)
- Participates in a range of service opportunities (action)
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The Student Reflects Throughout the Experience
- Evaluates overall impact of service and learning (reflection)
- Analyzes what was learned from multiple perspectives (reflection)
- Explores next steps to continue service-learning involvement (reflection)
2-06 Adapted from Maryland’s Seven Best Practices of Service-Learning.
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