Service learning is a teaching method that utilizes classroom knowledge and equips students to apply that knowledge in real world situations. Students will develop leadership skills while reflecting on the needs of the community. This experience will allow students to gain academic knowledge and skills, interpersonal skills, self-confidence while becoming active social and economic problem solvers.
Service learning focuses on the learning of the service volunteer. Community service is more focused on the outcome for the community measured by the amount of time or work provided.
Goals and Purposes:
The aim is to positively direct the students’ commitment to their communities and beyond, understanding the problematic issues, helping others who are facing certain difficulties, promoting racial understanding & cultural amalgamation, and influencing social values.
Parts of Service Learning:
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Communication
Project Ideas for Service Learning
How to Track Service Hours:
Service-Learning hours are tracked from March 15 of the past year to March 1 of the current year. Members will be awarded a certificate based on hours submitted in the National FCCLA Student Affiliation Portal under My FCCLA Journey – My Service. Members will need to include Service Date, Event Name, # of Hours, and Details.
Individual Service Certificate Levels:
- Bronze Level (up to 20service hours)
- Silver Level (21 to 75 service hours)
- Gold Level (76 to 100 service hours)
- Platinum Level (100 plus service hours and on-stage recognition at State Leadership Conference)
On-Stage Recognition at State Leadership Conference:
- Top three chapters with highest total number of service hours recorded
- Top three members with the highest total number of service hours recorded