Service learning
What is Service learning?
Service-learning is when we identify real community needs, take action to help, and reflect on what we learn in the process. It's a bridge between academics and the real world.
Name at least one program at Westgate that helps build community already.
Peer Mentoring, Clubs/Activities, Family Garden Club, Buddy Bench, Reading Buddies, and more.
What is ethics?
Ethics means thinking about what's right and fair, not just what's easiest. When we work with our buddies, we should also consider Respect, Fairness, and Responsibility.
Name at least two of the four types of service. Bonus 100 points for a correct example of those services.
Direct Service – Helping people face-to-face
Example – serving food at a shelter, cleaning up a park
Indirect Service – Helping behind the scenes
Example – collecting cans for a food drive, making blankets for shelter pets
Research-Based Service
Example – Surveying students about energy usage and sharing the results with the school
Advocacy-Based Service
Example – Writing letters to lawmakers about saving trees, making posters about recycling.
What is the name of the high school program that works to help students manage stress, recognize signs of unhealthy behavior, learn coping strategies, and resolve conflict.
Peer Mentoring
What is something you could do if your buddy seems nervous to meet you and doesn't want to come out from under the table?
Answers vary, give points for appropriate responses.
What type of service is this? Studying how noise affects concentration and reporting your findings.
Research-based service.
What is one of the only clubs that parents can participate in as well as students?
Family Garden Club by Mrs. Kahn - fun fact: this year 25 families will receive scholarships to participate in this program! Stay tuned for more details.
Your buddy screams at the top of their lungs for no reason. What do you do?
Answers may vary, give points for appropriate responses.