Advanced Service Learning Institute: Academics, Engagement and Purposeful Action

Posted by CBK Associates on January 26, 2015

An Advanced Service Learning Institute: Academics, Engagement and Purposeful Action from July 20-22, 2015 Carey Conference Center outside Albany, NY hosted by the New York State Association of Independent Schools

Registration includes program tuition, housing + meals for two nights (two breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners), and two books including The Complete Guide to Service Learning.

Service Learning moves us from ideas to purposeful action: this is the heart ♡ of service learning. Educators across the globe continue to seek ways to add depth and meaning to the learning process. We seek advanced strategies to compel understandings that are applicable to the dense and complex issues facing our communities. We want to know how to sustain and value the cultures—histories and traditions—around us, and establish purposeful community partnerships. Service learning becomes a vehicle for moving our academics forward with a high level of engagement motivated by the intrinsic desire to put ideas into action. This time together we will carefully examine the Ten Essential Elements and go further with exploring the five stages of service learning to strengthen the ways we investigate issues, reflect to enhance discovery and apply demonstration to emphasize metacognition while applying effective thinking strategies. Capturing and telling the service learning stories and expanding youth voice, choice and leadership will also be explored. Integrating service learning within a transdisciplinary approach to curriculum and the full program of your school will be the centerpiece of our collaboration.

Our highly interactive sessions led by Cathryn Berger Kaye, will draw upon the knowledge and abilities of all attending so together we advance with new ideas, strategies, and connections that will continue long beyond our time together. New and advanced concepts will expand our thinking and approach to education plus practical tools and strategies you can use to assist students and colleagues advance their service learning experiences. Learn more and register http://www.nysais.org/page.cfm?id=3094&start=07/29/2015&verbose=7081

For more information about Cathryn’s work, her international travel schedule, and to read articles (see Resources) and blogs, visit http://www.cbkassociates.com.

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