Video Resources
Watching these videos will allow you to get a sense of Service as Action in the IB Programme.
Overview of Service As Action
5 Stages of Service Learning
Understanding Advocacy and Action
Stories of Changemakers
WEBSITES
Meaningful Reflection (article) by Cathy Berger Kaye
The Purpose and Process of Reflection: Helping students write meaningful CAS reflections (article) by Cathy Berger Kaye
Service Learning in Schools by Cathy Berger Kaye
BOOKS
A Kid’s Guide to Helping Others Read & Succeed: How to Take Action! [PDF]
A Kid’s Guide to Hunger and Homelessness: How to Take Action! [PDF]
A Kid’s Guide to Protecting and Caring for Animals: How to Take Action! [PDF]
A Kid’s Guide to Climate Change & Global Warming: How to Take Action! [PDF]
PODCASTS
Future Learning Design, June 2021 – On Learning as Service with Cathryn Berger Kaye [30 minutes] [Listen]
iSPeaks, International School of Paris, May 2020 – On the MISO Method of Action Research On Learning as Service with Cathryn Berger Kaye [34 minutes] [Listen]
iSPeaks, International School of Paris, May 2020 – On Service, Passion and Collaboration On Learning as Service with Cathryn Berger Kaye [30 minutes] [Listen]
EdTech Lens, March 2020 – Service Learning & Technology On Learning as Service with Cathryn Berger Kaye [45 minutes] [Listen]
Run For Your Life Show with Andy Vasily, January 2017 – What is Your Growing Edge? with Cathryn Berger Kaye and Maddy Hewitt [1:50 minutes] [Listen]
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students get a service as action grade?
Students receive an overall standing each report card, check the rubrics on the MYP SA Project Bank
How many hours of service as action must be completed by MYP students each year?
The MYP requires that students meet the school’s yearly expectations for SA. These need to be expressed qualitatively, not quantitatively in terms of hours.
Who is responsible for recording service as action experiences on ManageBac?
As an MYP student, you are responsible for getting approval for, recording the details, reflecting on, and providing evidence of your SA experiences.
Do MYP students have to meet all seven service as action learning outcomes in each academic year?
The MYP encourages students to develop a balance of learning outcomes over their years in the programme. By Grade 10, students need to have addressed all 7 learning outcomes throughout the programme.
What are some examples of service as action 'evidence'?
Investigation: Research notes, interview notes/recordings, meeting/visit notes
Preparation/planning: Action plan, calendar, meeting schedule, resource lists
Action: Photos, videos, posters, written descriptions, etc. showing you doing the service
Demonstration/sharing: Presentation slides, notes, article, blog, vlog, video
Reflection: Written or oral narratives, or other creative formats & Reflections should demonstrate depth of thought regarding how you worked on the SA Learning Outcomes; how ATL skills were used; your feelings throughout the process; how problems were addressed; ideas for the future, etc.
What types of helping actions are NOT considered as MYP service as action experiences?
Daily activities such housework or helping a friend, joining a sports club, volunteering.