Students are able to see themselves as individuals with various abilities and skills, of which some are more developed than others.
Descriptors
The student is:
aware of own strengths and weaknesses
open to improvement and growth opportunities
able to propose experiences according to own interests and talents
willing to participate in different experiences
able to undertake a thoughtful self-evaluation
able to see himself or herself as an individual with various abilities and skills, some more developed than others.
Students can articulate the five stages from investigating and conceiving an idea to executing a plan for a service learning experience or series of service learning experiences. Students may show their knowledge and awareness by building on a previous service learning experience, or by launching a new idea or process, or by advancing the work of others. This may be accomplished in collaboration with other participants.
Descriptors
The student:
constructs and carries out a plan to participate in a meaningful service learning experience
can describe the five stages of service learning
shows willingness to collaborate with others
acquires and applies new skills and abilities
increases understanding by participating in meaningful service.
Students are able to identify and critically discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration gained through service learning experiences.
Descriptors
The student:
shares skills and knowledge
listens respectfully to ideas and different points of view from peers and others
is willing to take on different roles within a team to make valuable contributions
readily assists others
is able to identify, demonstrate and discuss critically the benefits and challenges of collaboration gained through service learning experiences.
Students are able to identify and demonstrate their understanding of global issues, make responsible decisions and take appropriate action in response to the issue either locally, nationally or internationally.
Descriptors
The student:
recognizes the global implications of local issues
is able to identify global issues in the local or national community
shows awareness of issues of global importance and takes concrete and appropriate actions in response to them either locally, nationally or internationally
gets involved in service learning experiences addressing global issues in a local, national or international context
develops awareness and responsibility towards a shared humanity.
Students show awareness of the consequences of choices and actions in planning and carrying out service learning experiences.
Descriptors
The student:
recognizes ethical issues and identifies what is needed to know in order to make an ethical decision
shows accountability for choices and actions
is aware of the consequences of choices and actions regarding self, others involved and the community
integrates the process of reflection when facing an ethical decision
shows awareness of the potential and varied consequences of choices and actions in planning and carrying out service learning experiences.