5 Steps to Creating an Effective & Engaging Service-Learning Experience
nylcstaff2023-11-22T10:00:07-06:00By: Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Service-learning is an exceptional teaching strategy that involves students in practical, hands-on learning experiences, while equipping them to become informed and engaged members of a democratic society. Successful service-learning is designed to achieve educational outcomes, such as academic, career readiness, leadership development, civic engagement, and social-emotional learning. Whether you’re new to service-learning, or you have experience in utilizing this teaching method, these 5 steps to creating an engaging service-learning experience can help ensure that your students are meeting educational outcomes while addressing genuine community needs. Set goals and expectations Identify the appropriate activities that meet desired [...]