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Process Reflection

Grades: 
6, 7, 8
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Keywords & Concepts: 
Reflection

Students evaluate their learning about philanthropy and the process of selecting a service-learning project. They write a guided reflection on their experience.  

Duration 
PrintOne 45 Minute Session
Objectives 

The learner will:

  • reflect on the service-learning planning process and the project the class has chosen.
  • define philanthropy.
  • define and give examples of the motivations for giving and serving.
Materials 

student copies of handout below "Written Reflection"

Vocabulary 
  • reflection: (n) careful consideration
  • evaluate: (v) to determine significance, worth, or condition by careful appraisal and study
Related Resources 

Instructions

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  1. Anticipatory Set:

    In small groups (not the project groups), students discuss the process of planning and presenting a service-learning project idea. They each have two minutes to discuss their process with the group. They may also discuss the roles they would like to take on in the chosen classroom project(s).

  2. Reflection is an important step for students to process what they have learned and accomplished over the process of creating a service-learning project and presenting their idea to others. The time spent in reflection is valuable time.

  3. A written reflection activity is included as a handout below. Uses one of these PBL-specific reflection activities. These Learning to Give activities involve reflection. These SEL-specific questions encourage thoughtful reflection. 

Philanthropy Framework

  1. Strand PHIL.I Definitions of Philanthropy
    1. Standard DP 01. Define Philanthropy
      1. Benchmark MS.1 Define philanthropy as individuals and organizations providing their time, talent, and/or treasures intended for the common good throughout history and around the world. Give examples.
    2. Standard DP 02. Roles of Government, Business, and Philanthropy
      1. Benchmark MS.1 Describe how different needs are met in different ways by government, business, civil society, and family.
  2. Strand PHIL.III Philanthropy and the Individual
    1. Standard PI 01. Reasons for Individual Philanthropy
      1. Benchmark MS.1 Define and give examples of the motivations for giving and serving.
      2. Benchmark MS.4 Identify and describe the actions of how citizens act for the common good.
  3. Strand PHIL.IV Volunteering and Service
    1. Standard VS 03. Providing Service
      1. Benchmark MS.2 Describe the goals of the project and their impact.
    2. Standard VS 05. Integrating the Service Experience into Learning
      1. Benchmark MS.2 Evaluate progress on the service-learning project before, during, and after the project.
      2. Benchmark MS.3 Identify outcomes from the service.