Direct Service, Indirect Service, and Advocacy . The Pieces of an Effective Service-Learning Program . A successful service-learning experience is like a puzzle it has seven pieces that are bonded together with a glue called reflection. Planning involves setting common educational and service goals for the students, deciding how the project will be introduced to the students, and determining the extent of student involvement in decision making throughout the service-learning experience. Introduction allows the students to develop ownership of the project.
Background is a key component of service-learning which sets it apart from other volunteer work.
Students use a wide variety of resources including encyclopedias, experts in the community, and computers to study topical material from the curriculum. Skill Building . Skill building allows the students to identify, learn and practice specific skills necessary for the project. Service Activity . Meaningful service is more than doing good for someone it promotes dignity and growth of the giver and receiver.