SLEEC in Schools
When students are able to apply skills learned in the classroom to contexts outside of school, true knowledge is formed.
SLEEC connects to the curriculum.
Every project builds on Common Core State Standards. SLEEC partners with teachers to help them enhance their curricular content by creating real-world opportunities for students to apply their skills while serving their community.
SLEEC supports
teachers.
SLEEC works to connect what teachers are already doing in their classrooms to the larger community.
A holistic approach to learning, SLEEC:
Engages students at a personal level
Provides differentiated learning and self-directed learning
Links service activities to clear objectives
Makes connections between interests and organizations
Strengthens community
Introduces students to new perspectives
Builds empathy
Cultivates thoughtful, reflective, and engaged citizens
Develops a sense of self-worth and value with contributions to the community
Empowers student voice
Service-learning at work
Elementary
Students in Arizona promoted a school-wide recycling program by charting collection totals in common hallways, and to utilize different forms of technology and research to develop garden beds for their community’s use.
Middle School
Sixth grade students in Colorado used energy monitoring devices to demonstrate how much energy was being used by the school on a daily basis. They rallied with other students to make specific recommendations on how to cut usage, supported by data. Over a nine month period they saved the school $19,000 and 133 metric tons of CO2!
High School
Students in California produced journalistic media by combining historical facts with empathy and self-reflection to advocate for social justice topics that they were passionate about.
Ready to bring service-learning to your school?
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
- Nelson Mandela
Process: LARK!
L - Learn
Research the issue and begin to understand contributing factors.
A - Action
Collaborate with local organizations for a project that supports their work.
R - Reflect
Examine how thoughts and feelings have evolved over time.
K - Know
Demonstrate an understanding of the issue and explain contributing factors along with steps to address it.