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The late Chaim Ginott, who was a principal as well as a psychologist, included this comment told to him by a survivor of the Holocaust, on the last page of his book, Teacher and Child: 'I am a survivor of a concentration camp. My eyes saw what no man should witness: Gas chambers built by learned engineers, children poisoned by educated physicians, infants killed by trained nurses. Women and babies shot and buried by high school and college graduates. So, I am suspicious of education.' Ginott then added, 'My request is: Help your students become human. Your efforts should never produce learned monsters, skilled psychopaths, educated Eichmans. Reading, writing, and arithmetic are important only if they serve to make our children more humane.'

RC Club Structure: 

RC Club Structure

Why Service Learning?: 

Why Service Learning? Counterbalance to academic self-absorption Education of the whole person Opportunities for learning organizational skills Develop capacity for action by sharing energies and talents Awaken an awareness, concern for and ability to work with others Spirit of discovery and self-reliance Opportunities for possible career learning

Is it Service Learning?: 

Is it Service Learning? Is it a real task that I am going to undertake? Does it have real consequences for other people and for me? What do I hope to learn from getting involved? How can this activity benefit other people? What can I reflect on during this activity?

What is NOT Service Learning?: 

What is NOT Service Learning? Passive pursuits – visits to museums, theatre, concerts, sports events, etc. Simple, tedious and repetitive work – photocopying, making sandwiches in a nursing home with no contact with residents Duties done for one’s own family – babysitting, preparing meals Fund raising with no clearly defined cause

What is a service learning project?: 

What is a service learning project? Students get to know the realities of others! Student centered Students see a need and try to do something about it. Students learn life skills

Student Responsibilities: 

Student Responsibilities Own the project Run the project Utilize out-of-school time Reflect on the process via journal Present project results

Upon Completion of Service Learning Students Should Exhibit:: 

Upon Completion of Service Learning Students Should Exhibit: Self-confidence and modesty Awareness of humanitarian or environmental issues Ability to reflect on and learn from experiences Practical skills which can be used in the service of others

Proposed Service Learning Structure: 

Proposed Service Learning Structure

Documentation: 

Documentation Activity proposal Record of hours Advisor evaluation and certification of completion Student journal

Role of Coordinating Committee: 

Role of Coordinating Committee Offer advice to teachers Help out teachers with problems Follow project activities Keep records of hours Officially interface with outside organizations Approve projects to ensure accordance with aims Prevent overlap of projects Organize final celebration

Role of Teacher Advisor: 

Role of Teacher Advisor Help students set up projects Supervise 9 – 18 students Review student journals Keep records of student hours Interface with outside organizations when necessary Meet with students regularly