We will investigate the process of guiding student development and workshop best practices for delivering Service as Action and CAS programs. Examples of selflessness in service, projects, and their integration into units are contrasted with the more performative and comfortable service experiences that our privileged students often have. Prominent themes include successful projects at our schools and ways we integrate themes of service and actionable projects into the curriculum. For example, we will show how we introduce the meaning of service to our Grade 6 students in an InS unit at ISH and service mentorship at BIS. Our sessions will also include examples of programs that have been successful, programs we hope to build and expand, and the pitfalls and challenges our schools currently face in building meaningful service opportunities. We will also include some time for workshopping ideas and discussing issues around service learning in an international context.
The session is geared toward secondary programs, but primary teachers may also find it useful. **The presentation includes a dog, so allergies or fears should be indicated.**
