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• As a result, students learn to reach individual and
collaborative decisions and make plans
• Students learn to contribute equitably to collaborative
discussions, examine alternative ideas, and work
cooperatively to share ideas
• As a result, students learn to individually and
collaboratively develop a decision or make a plan
• Students learn to develop individual and collaborative
decisions/plans by contributing equitably to collaborative
discussions, seeking and examining alternative ideas,
considering pros and cons, and thoughtfully and
respectfully recognizing the contributions of other
group members
• Students develop individual and collaborative decisions/
plans by considering multiple points of view, weighting
pros and cons, building on the ideas of others, and
sharing information in an attempt to sway the opinions
of others
• Students also have an opportunity and venue to satisfy
their service requirements for graduation
Communities?
• Students are more engaged in their education and their
community
• Community members become partners with schools in
educating students
• Communities see students as valuable resources
• Service learning helps to nurture the next generation of
committed volunteers.
• Young people learn leadership skills as they take
responsibility for designing and implementing service
experiences
• The community creates partnerships with schools
• Obviously, projects are completed that improve and
beautify communities
Everyone realizes benefits from community service. It’s a
win-win-win situation.
For more information regarding how you and your children
can participate in community service, please visit our Web
site at www.gauvinfund.org or email us at info@gauvinfund.
com.

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